November 17, 2025
HOBOnet Wins AgTech Breakthrough Award for Crop Monitoring Solution of the YearHOBO Data Loggers receives “Crop Monitoring Solution of the Year” in 2025 AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program for the HOBOnet Wireless Sensor Network
Annual awards program recognizes innovation in agricultural & food technologies around the globe
BOURNE, Mass., – HOBO Data Loggers, a LI-COR® brand and leading manufacturer known for accurate and reliable data loggers, today announced it has been awarded “Crop Monitoring Solution of the Year” in the 5th annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by AgTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies, and products in the global agricultural and food technology markets today.
The HOBOnet Wireless Sensor Network delivers cost-effective, distributed, wireless, and scalable in-field crop monitoring. Designed to empower growers with real-time environmental data for improved decision-making, HOBOnet provides precise, site-specific insights that enhance productivity, irrigation efficiency, and crop health across a wide range of agricultural applications, including agricultural research and greenhouse operations.
The solution’s robust network of wireless sensors automatically transmits data to a central HOBO RX Station and then to the LI-COR Cloud platform. This provides growers with 24/7 remote access to a range of data, including air temperature, relative humidity, rainfall, soil moisture, soil temperature, solar radiation, leaf wetness, and more. LI-COR Cloud’s intuitive interface and alerting system helps users to respond quickly to changing field conditions, reduce water usage, prevent disease, and protect yields.
With its wireless self-healing mesh technology, HOBOnet is easy to install, expand, and maintain across large or remote fields. The solution supports up to 50 wireless sensors per station, enabling distributed, comprehensive monitoring across varying microclimates. With real-time and historical data analytics, growers can make informed decisions that support smarter irrigation scheduling, optimize fertilization timing, and help anticipate pest or disease risks. Built for harsh environments, HOBOnet sensors are rugged, weather-resistant, and field-proven for durable, reliable performance.
Key advantages include a wide coverage with 900 MHz wireless mesh technology that provides a strong, reliable signal for communication through vegetation. Growers have remote data access through LI-COR Cloud, as well as a customizable dashboard for analysis, and can receive alarm notifications when conditions exceed user-set thresholds.
“Growers depend on insights from HOBOnet to respond to drought conditions, manage disease risks, and fine-tune growing strategies. By eliminating manual data collection, HOBOnet helps farms reduce labor costs and inputs while maximizing output,” said Tom Reslewic, CEO of HOBO Data Loggers and LI-COR. “We’re thankful to AgTech Breakthrough for this recognition, and we remain committed to sustaining a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and world-class customer service. Our solutions are built to empower researchers and growers to solve complex problems, conserve water, maximize yields, reduce costs, and support sustainability.”
The AgTech sector is rapidly redefining how food is produced, managed and distributed – transforming one of the world’s most essential industries. From AI-driven crop analytics and precision farming platforms to sustainable agriculture solutions and autonomous equipment, AgTech is delivering greater efficiency, transparency, and environmental responsibility.
The mission of the annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards program is to shine a spotlight on the breakthrough innovators who are not only keeping pace with this dynamic industry but also actively driving it forward. By conducting one of the AgTech industry’s most rigorous evaluations of technology companies, reviewing thousands of award nominations each year, AgTech Breakthrough aims to inspire continued innovation and help propel the global agriculture sector into a smarter, more sustainable future.
“The HOBOnet Wireless Sensor Network provides a cost-effective and scalable solution for web-enabled monitoring of field conditions. Collecting localized weather data is vital for better crop and greenhouse in-field management. However, most monitoring systems require complex integration or specialized IT, making it difficult to leverage predictive models for better decision-making,” said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director, AgTech Breakthrough. “HOBOnet is purpose-built for the field - with simplicity, flexibility, and actionable data at its core. Its proven reliability, ease of use, and powerful analytics platform make it an indispensable tool for modern agriculture. We’re thrilled to award HOBOnet with "Crop Monitoring Solution of the Year!’”
HOBOnet is trusted by growers worldwide, from vineyards in California to soybean fields in Brazil.
About HOBO Data Loggers
HOBO® Data Loggers, a LI-COR brand, delivers award-winning environmental monitoring solutions. Based in the USA, HOBO designs and manufactures data loggers and weather stations that are used globally across numerous applications, including agriculture, coastal research, green building performance, renewable energy, and temperature-controlled environments. With the support of LI-COR, the industry leader in greenhouse gas measurements backed by global investment firm, Battery Ventures, HOBO is poised to expand its product line of affordable, scalable monitoring solutions that provide unrivaled accuracy and reliability.
About AgTech Breakthrough
Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the AgTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in agricultural & food technologies, services, companies and products around the world. The AgTech Breakthrough Awards program provides a forum for public recognition around the achievements of AgTech companies and solutions in categories including farm management, indoor farming, IoT and robotics, FoodTech, analytics and more. For more information visit AgTechBreakthrough.com.
Tech Breakthrough LLC does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our recognition programs, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with award designations. Tech Breakthrough LLC recognition consists of the opinions of the Tech Breakthrough LLC organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Tech Breakthrough LLC disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this recognition program, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
About LI-COR
LI-COR is a leader in environmental measurement and monitoring solutions. With high-precision field instruments, software, and services, LI-COR enables comprehensive research and analysis of parameters critical to food, water, and energy security. Their solutions facilitate precise measurement and monitoring of gases, plant physiology, water, and climate conditions, both indoors and outdoors. By providing these advanced tools, LI-COR empowers customers to address critical questions related to some of the world's most significant human and planetary health issues. Learn more at https://www.licor.com and https://www.hobodataloggers.com/.
September 2, 2025
Data Logger Basics: The Fundamentals of Environmental Research & Agricultural Monitoring
From microclimate studies to crop management, reliable data loggers and monitoring solutions are crucial to informing your agricultural and environmental research decisions.
Join our free 45-minute webinar, hosted by HOBO data logging expert Kayla Boerboon, and learn about monitoring tools (like the award-winning HOBOnet Wireless Sensor Network) that empower you to solve complex problems, conserve water, maximize yields, reduce costs, support sustainability, and better understand the impacts of climate change on our environment.
New to data logging? Start with the basics, the first step to becoming a data logger expert yourself!
In this webinar, you'll learn the fundamentals of using data loggers and monitoring stations to measure soil moisture, weather conditions, water temperature and level, and much more.
Webinar topics include:
- What data loggers are, what they can measure, and the benefits of using them
- Important factors to consider when selecting a data logger
- Ways to access your data
- Data logger deployment tips
- New loggers for measuring light & solar radiation
- Application examples
Whether you're just getting started or looking to enhance your current monitoring practices, this session will equip you with knowledge about the tools you need to make smarter, data-driven decisions in the field.
September 17, 2025 at 2pm - 3pm (America/New_York)
August 27, 2025
Data-Driven Insights for Groundwater Management & SustainabilityLearn how data-driven approaches can provide accurate, real-time data that supports long-term groundwater sustainability & better decision-making, and improves recharge outcomes.
Groundwater recharge is a crucial strategy for managing water resources sustainably, making the ability to monitor and manage recharge efforts in real time more important than ever.
Join our free 45-minute Thought Leader webinar to learn how data-driven approaches can provide accurate, real-time data that supports better decision-making, improves recharge outcomes, and supports long-term groundwater sustainability.
Presented by Kassy Chauhan, Special Projects Manager at Fresno Irrigation District (FID) and Executive Officer of the North Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA), and Christopher Lundeen, Engineering Technician III at FID.
Webinar Topics
- An overview of California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and the development of GSAs
- Implementing and leveraging monitoring networks to help GSAs gauge success of groundwater recharge efforts
- The benefits of real-time data for effective groundwater management decisions
- How HOBO systems have improved data availability and allowed for more frequent monitoring of aquifer response to recharge & recovery efforts
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how real-time data can lead to improved, more informed groundwater management and sustainability.
October 23, 2025 at 2pm-3pm (America/New_York)
July 23, 2025
Frost Alert: Smart Monitoring to Safeguard Your Crops
Frost is far more than just a weather event, it’s a serious threat to any grower’s crop quality, crop yield, and bottom line!
Join our free 45-minute webinar to discover how remote environmental monitoring solutions can help. With 24/7 data access and instant alerts when conditions exceed user-set thresholds, you’ll never miss a critical moment to safeguard your harvest from frost damage.
Presented by data logging expert Steven Kizorek, webinar topics include:
- An overview of the HOBOnet Wireless Sensor Network for agricultural monitoring
- Predicting frost events using localized monitoring data
- Remote data access and setting up real-time alerts in the LI-COR Cloud platform
- Real-world HOBOnet applications, including at vineyards, vegetable farms, and orchards
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to stay ahead of the weather – with data-driven frost protection.
2pm - 3pm (America/New_York)
July 23, 2025
New Premium HOBO Data Logger Warranty Is Now Available!
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Our Worry-Free Warranty Policies
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July 18, 2025
Thought Leader Webinar: Elevation-Dependent Warming & Climate Risk
As the relationship between climate change and extreme weather events continues to intensify, scientists have found that mountainous regions are warming far faster than the global average. This phenomenon—known as elevation-dependent warming (EDW)—is disrupting ecosystems, water supplies, and weather patterns—and sharply increasing periglacial hazards and high-altitude natural disasters.
Join our free 60-minute HOBO Thought Leader webinar to learn how meteorological monitoring is key to understanding and addressing these changes.
Presented by climate monitoring experts Mikheil Elashvili, PhD (Ilia State University & Bridgewater State University), and Robert Hellström, PhD (Bridgewater State University), this session explores two case studies addressing similar research questions on opposite sides of the Earth: the Greater Caucasus, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and the Cordillera Blanca, part of the Andes range in South America.
Webinar topics include:
- An overview of climate change, extreme weather events, and increased hazards
- High-altitude meteorological monitoring project in the Caucasus
- Project goals and design
- Accelerated glacial melting and emerging hazards
- High-altitude meteorological monitoring project in Cordillera Blanca, Peru
- 20 years of EDW data and key findings
- Challenges of making and maintaining accurate measurements in mountainous regions
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about EDW and discover why high-altitude meteorological monitoring is essential to understanding and addressing climate change.
August 13, 2025 at 2pm - 3pm (America/New_York)
April 14, 2025
How to Maximize Yield with Optimal Deployment of Climate, Soil, & Water Monitoring SolutionsLearn the best ways to deploy agricultural monitoring solutions
What’s the best way to deploy agricultural monitoring solutions to ensure reliable, accurate climate, soil, and water data? Join our free 45-minute webinar to find out! Whether you’re new to data logging or looking to optimize your deployment process, this webinar has you covered.
Presented by data logging expert Brett Stebbins, webinar topics include:
- Sensor Overview: How to select the right sensors to optimize irrigation, enhance soil health, and boost productivity (Temp/RH, Soil Moisture, Flow Meters, Water Quality, & more)
- HOBO Real-Time Monitoring Station Installation: Effective methods and mounting techniques for seamless setup
- HOBOnet Wireless Sensor Deployment: Best practices to ensure optimal coverage, reliable data transmission, and long-term performance
Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your monitoring station deployment process and set yourself up for success!
May 7, 2025 - 2pm - 3pm (America/New_York)
March 13, 2025
HOBOnet Wireless Sensor Networks for Smarter Agricultural Monitoring
Join our free in-depth webinar on the HOBOnet Wireless Sensor Network and find out how this awarding-winning system simplifies remote monitoring with reliable, scalable, cost-effective wireless sensors.
Presented by data logging expert Mamadou Ba, webinar topics include:
- Product overview – learn how HOBOnet’s wireless technology seamlessly integrates with HOBO weather stations and its cloud platform
- Sensor offerings – discover the full range of available sensors, including temp/RH, soil moisture, water level, and wind
- Common applications – see real-world agricultural use cases and successes
Whether you're new to wireless monitoring or looking to optimize your current setup, this webinar will provide the knowledge you need to make informed decisions that can save you money while taking your growing operation to the next level!
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 2pm EDT
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March 13, 2025
IoT Remote Monitoring Solutions for Growers & Researchers
Join our free 45-minute webinar and discover how cutting-edge remote monitoring solutions can enable smart data-driven decisions in horticulture, agriculture, and environmental science – decisions that can save time, money, and resources, all while boosting crop health & yield and supporting sustainability.
Presented by data logging expert Brett Stebbins, webinar topics will include:
- HOBO remote real-time monitoring solutions
- Wireless HOBO sensors that provide water level, soil moisture, and climate data for comprehensive reporting and resource management
- Optimizing irrigation and crop health with LI-COR light sensors and actual evapotranspiration data
- An overview of the LI-COR Cloud platform, including dashboards, alarms, data export, and integration capabilities
- The role of IoT monitoring in enhancing food security through improved crop yields and resource conservation
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how HOBO and LI-COR monitoring products can benefit your growing operation and research efforts!
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 2pm EDT
February 11, 2025
Thought Leader Webinar: Small Farms, Big Gains: Optimize Water Management
Mastering effective water management not only boosts crop yield and quality but also promotes sustainable farming practices. Whether you're growing a diverse array of vegetables or focusing on a specific crop, understanding the interplay of environmental factors, soil properties, and crop needs is critical for success.
Join our free 45-minute webinar designed for small farm operators and learn how to overcome the challenges of improper watering and improve irrigation management.
Presented by Wenjing Guan, Extension Vegetable Specialist at Purdue University, webinar topics include:
- How crops respond to water stress
- Key principles of water management for diversified small farms
- A review of cost-effective irrigation methods
- Practical application of soil moisture sensors to improve irrigation management
This session will be packed with actionable insights to help you make informed water management decisions, increase water use efficiency, and boost productivity.
About Wenjing Guan:
Wenjing Guan is an Extension Vegetable Specialist at Purdue University’s Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Department. She stations at Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center in Vincennes, Indiana. Her work primarily supports watermelon and cantaloupe growers in southern Indiana, as well as small-scale, diversified vegetable and fruit farmers across the state. Through her Extension and research programs, Dr. Guan focuses on developing and promoting sustainable production practices tailored to the needs of Indiana growers.
November 20, 2024
HOBO Announces the Industry's First Self-Contained Water Level Data Logger with BluetoothHOBO launches industry's first self-contained water level logger with Bluetooth for fast, wireless data offload.
BOURNE, Mass., Nov. 20, 2024- HOBO Data Loggers, a LI-COR® Environmental brand and leading manufacturer known for accurate and reliable data loggers, is excited to announce the launch of the HOBO MX20L data logger, the industry's first self-contained water level logger featuring Bluetooth technology for fast and easy wireless data offload in the field.
Designed for both freshwater and saltwater environments, the HOBO MX20L logger is well-suited for use in groundwater wells, irrigation ponds, streams, lakes, wetlands, and tidal areas. Its durable housing ensures reliable data collection throughout long-term deployments, with minimal maintenance. Using the free HOBOconnect app, data can be offloaded wirelessly to a mobile device or Windows laptop, streamlining data collection.
Ideal for environmental science, research, hydrology, and water resource management applications, this innovative logger offers the following features and benefits:
- A self-contained, non-vented design that simplifies installation, reduces setup time, and improves reliability over traditional vented designs
- Advanced visualization tools in the HOBOconnect app enhance decision-making and provide easy viewing of water level and temperature data in the field or office
- Up to 10-year battery life with 5-minute logging rate and power-saving mode (activated by magnetic fob), maximizes battery efficiency for long-term, continuous monitoring
- Durable ceramic pressure sensor that withstands freezing conditions and provides highly accurate measurements with 0.1% water level (typical) and 0.2°C temperature accuracy, ensuring precise, reliable data
- Three available depth ranges of 13, 30, or 100 feet allow users to select the best option for their application
"We're delighted to be offering this highly convenient Bluetooth water level logger – for anyone who's looking to streamline their water level data collection with easy wireless data offload," said Paul Gannett, Principal HOBO Product Manager.
The HOBO MX20L data logger is priced at $399 USD and is now available for purchase. For a limited time, it will be offered at a special introductory price.
November 1, 2024
How You Can Optimize Your Water Usage and Irrigation PracticesData loggers and remote monitoring systems can give growers data that helps protect and conserve water while also enhancing crop health. Join our upcoming webinar when ag monitoring expert Brett Stebbins shares how you can optimize your water usage and irrigation practices:
November 7, 11am PT
September 23, 2024
Optimizing Water Resource Management and Irrigation Practices with HOBO Data Loggers
Join our free 45-minute webinar and discover how HOBO data loggers and remote monitoring systems can provide the data you need to protect and conserve water—helping growers enhance crop health while minimizing water usage.
Presented by data logging expert Brett Stebbins, webinar topics include:
- Leveraging the HOBOnet Wireless Sensor Network for water, soil, and climate monitoring
- Groundwater well & pump monitoring with water flow and level sensors
- Tips for deploying HOBO data loggers and sensors for reliable data collection
- Ensuring compliance with water regulations and optimizing irrigation systems
If you’re a grower looking to optimization irrigation, a manager required to report water usage, or anyone who’s interested in affordable, reliable, field-proven water monitoring solutions – this webinar is for you!
Don't miss the chance to learn how the field-tested technology of HOBO monitoring solutions can provide the crucial data you need to conserve water, improve crop health, and ensure regulatory compliance.
m - 12pm PT
August 30, 2024
Thought Leader Webinar: Precision Agriculture - Leveraging Weather Forecast Data for Informed Crop ManagementJoin our free 45-minute HOBO Thought Leader Webinar, presented by Dan Olmstead, Senior Extension Associate and Project Lead of NEWA (Network for Environment and Weather Applications) for the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program at Cornell University.
In this session, Dan will explain how highly accurate weather data can help growers make smart decisions and employ climate-smart practices that lead to better crops and increased yields & profits.
Webinar topics include:
- Leveraging weather data to mitigate crop production risk from pests, diseases, and extreme weather events
- Real-world examples of how growers have benefited from weather monitoring
- Advantages of using onsite weather stations for more accurate, site-specific data
- Combining HOBO weather station data with NOAA forecast data and NEWA models for plant disease, insect pest development, and crop production
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how harnessing advanced weather insights can elevate agricultural practices and boost productivity. Register now to secure your spot in this essential webinar for agricultural professionals seeking to maximize efficiency and resilience in crop management.
About Dan Olmstead:
Dan Olmstead holds an MSc from Cornell University and specializes in decision support, digital outreach, and computer and information science. As the project lead for NEWA, Olmstead curates more than 1,000 public and private weather stations, providing data and tools to support informed agricultural decision-making. His work bridges the gap between research and practical applications, empowering stakeholders to optimize pest, disease, and crop load management with precision.
October 1, 2024 - 2pm-3pm ET
August 22, 2024
Data Logger Basics - The Fundamentals of Water Monitoring
Today, it’s more important than ever to assess and monitor the impacts of climate change, urban development, and agriculture on our water resources.
Whether you’re interested in tracking stream temperatures, monitoring groundwater levels, or measuring salinity in an estuary, HOBO data loggers and remote monitoring systems offer affordable, accurate solutions that give you the information you need to protect our most critical resource.
New to data logging? Join our free 50-minute webinar to learn about:
- What data loggers are, what they can measure, and the benefits of using them
- Important factors to consider when selecting a data logger
- Ways to access your data
- Data logger deployment tips
- Application examples
- The latest water monitoring options
Thursday, September 19, 2024, 2pm EDT
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August 1, 2024
HOBOnet Sensor Network for Remote Monitoring of Growing ConditionsSmart Monitoring Solutions for Smart Growing Decisions
Microclimate monitoring and closely tracking parameters like soil moisture using precise data equips you with vital insights that help you make the smartest viticultural decisions—protecting crops…improving yields…conserving water.
Maximize your vineyard monitoring efforts with a HOBOnet remote sensor network—a flexible, scalable IoT solution that lets you track growing conditions in real-time with research-grade wireless sensors, remote monitoring and weather stations, and wireless data loggers for soil moisture, temperature, light intensity, PAR, evapotranspiration, wind, and many other parameters, from weather to water. Plus, connect to powerful industry tools like NEWA with our cloud software solutions.
Explore our vineyard monitoring systems here.