FarmHQ Blog
Catch up on the latest FarmHQ news and resources for all things irrigation.
Irrigation Timers
The Importance of Precise Irrigation Timing in Modern Farmingby Connor Wallace, CTO of FarmHQ Keep reading to learn more about irrigation timers and how they can improve your farming operation. New Equipment, Old PumpsIn irrigation, time is money. Yet it's not...
Common Problems with Hose Reel Irrigation and How to Solve Them
Common Hose Reel Irrigation Systems Problems and How to Fix Themby David Wallace, CEO of FarmHQ Keep reading to learn more about common hose reel irrigation problems and how FarmHQ can help growers avoid them. Hose Reel Irrigation: A Convenient Solution with A Hidden...
Hose Reel Irrigation Systems: Benefits & Manufacturers
Hose Reel Irrigation Systems: Benefits & Manufacturersby Katie Bishop, Head of Research for FarmHQ Read below to gain a deeper understanding of hose reel irrigation and their manufacturers. What are Hose Reel Irrigation Systems?Hose reel irrigation systems are...
Smart Irrigation
Smart Irrigation: FarmHQ's Solution for Farmersby Katie Bishop, Head of Research for FarmHQ Read below to gain a deeper understanding of smart agriculture, precision agriculture, and smart irrigation. What is Smart Farming?Growers are facing a number of challenges,...
FarmHQ Now Monitors Center Pivot and Linear Move Irrigation Systems
by Katie Bishop, Head of Research for FarmHQDavid and Connor Wallace, the founders of FarmHQ, come from a long line of potato farmers in Skagit Valley, Washington. Farmers in this region prefer to use hard hose reels and portable pumps to irrigate their crops due to...
FarmHQ Launches Quick Scheduler
by Katie Bishop, Head of Research for FarmHQIn mid-July, I joined our founders, David and Connor Wallace, on an almond farm in Central California to install FarmHQ on three electric pumps. On one pump, the farmer had attached a bathroom fan timer as a DIY way of...
FarmHQ Launches Flow Rate Analysis
by Katie Bishop, Head of Research for FarmHQWhen I managed a vegetable and flower farm in Northern California, I dealt with the same irrigation problem over and over again. We were irrigating from a creek that was located about 10 feet below the field at the bottom of...
Irrigate With Any Smartphone in Multiple Languages
FarmHQ is excited to announce two additions to enhance our users' experience for this irrigation season. First up, is the release of the FarmHQ app! Access To Unlimited Range & Connectivity Pair any installed FarmHQ bolt-on cellular device with our easy-to-use...
FarmHQ iOS Smartphone App for Remotely Monitoring and Controlling Irrigation Equipment Now Available in the Apple App Store
January 24, 2023 - Farm technology company FarmHQ today announced that its FarmHQ smartphone app for remotely monitoring and controlling irrigation equipment to lower costs and simplify operations is now available in the Apple App Store. Click here to download from...
Team Member Spotlight: Gabe Martin – Lead Hardware Engineer – Draws on Robotics, Industrial Controls Background, and A Passion for Agriculture to “Help Farmers Solve Problems”
Gabe Martin’s path has taken him from the farms and shipyards of the Pacific Northwest, through a career in mechanical engineering, robotics, industrial control and automation, to helping farmers across North America. Today, he is growing his career beyond the...