Innovative Sensor Deployment Aids North Carolina Farmers Against Weather Extremes
Innovative Sensor Deployment Aids North Carolina Farmers Against Weather Extremes
US · Published Apr 12, 2026
Farmers in Eastern North Carolina are using real-time sensor data to combat flooding and soil salinity.
A collaboration between NC State, ECU, and SAS is providing farmers with advanced IoT analytics for better decision-making.
The pilot project in Hyde County aims to protect crops, livestock, and equipment from extreme weather events.
IoT sensors aid farmers facing extreme weather
Farmers in Eastern North Carolina are facing increasing challenges from extreme weather, including flooding and rising soil salinity. A collaborative pilot project involving North Carolina State University (NC State), East Carolina University (ECU), and SAS aims to address these issues by deploying affordable sensors that measure water depth, soil moisture, and salinity in real-time. These sensors provide crucial data that is integrated into a sophisticated IoT analytics environment powered by SAS Analytics for IoT. The system delivers timely insights to farmers, helping them prepare for flooding and manage soil salinity effectively, thus protecting crops, livestock, and equipment.
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