May 16, 2026
How Real-Time Plant Data Prevents Heat Wave Crop Damage
Michael Santiago
Heat waves can devastate orchards and vineyards in hours. Real-time stem water potential monitoring catches dangerous stress levels before visible damage appears.
May 04, 2026
Independent researchers validate FloraPulse in white wine grapes (R² = 0.968)
Michael Santiago
A 2024 field study from the Research Centre Laimburg in South Tyrol, Italy, presented at GiESCO 2025, found FloraPulse trunk microtensiometers correlated with pressure-chamber stem water potential at R² = 0.968 across Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
May 02, 2026
The Real Cost of the Pressure Bomb
Michael Santiago
The pressure chamber costs more than you think. Beyond the $3,000–$5,000 purchase price, the hidden costs of labor, training, and missed readings add up fast.
Apr 18, 2026
Regulated Deficit Irrigation Guide for Vineyards
Michael Santiago
Regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) is the key to premium wine quality. Learn how to use real-time stem water potential data to manage vine stress precisely during veraison and beyond.
Apr 04, 2026
Why Soil Moisture Sensors Aren’t Telling the Full Story
Michael Santiago
Soil moisture sensors measure water in the ground — but that’s not the same as what your trees actually need. Here’s why plant-based sensors give better irrigation guidance.
Mar 19, 2026
What’s New in FloraPulse: Spring 2026 Dashboard Updates
Michael Santiago
What’s New in FloraPulse: Spring 2026 Dashboard Updates We have been busy this spring building features that our growers asked for. The theme behind every update is the same: give you better information, faster, so you can spend less time staring at screens and more time in the field. Here is a look at what […]
Jun 05, 2024
FloraPulse validated in avocado, blueberry, cherry, orange, grape, hazelnut, kiwi, prune and walnut!
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Our partner OLIVOS riego down in Chile took on a massive effort validate the new small FloraPulse probes in a variety of crops against the pressure chamber. Hundreds of pressure bomb readings were taken! And the results were nothing short of amazing. Most crops worked very well: blueberry, cherry, mandarin, grape, hazelnut, kiwi, prune. And […]
Apr 30, 2024
Microtensiometers in cotton, redwoods and orange
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FloraPulse validated in cotton! Check out the new publication titled “Monitoring cotton water status with microtensiometers” by the Duke Pauli group at University of Arizona. The authors state: Ψstem data [from the microtensiometers] proves to be more sensitive in distinguishing between irrigation treatments earlier in the growing season compared to Ψleaf, leaf temperature and leaf […]
Mar 01, 2024
FloraPulse used by top universities worldwide!
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Check out what’s been happening over at FloraPulse. Featured in MyAgLife podcast Hear MyAgLife managing editor Taylor Chalstrom and FloraPulse CEO Michael Santiago talk on how microtensiometers help growers save water, increase yields and enhance crop health. How to install small FloraPulse sensors into small crops and thick-bark trees. Our recently introduced sensor for small […]
Feb 01, 2024
FloraPulse newsletter. Small probes available!
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Small Probes – Available to pre-order! The small probes have passed our initial testing and are now available to pre-order for delivery in April. We’re opening sensor sales to early adopters who like to try new technology and give us feedback. Tiny probes for tiny crops! Stems as small as 0.5”. Learn from a Local […]
Jan 02, 2024
The Almond Conference 2023
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FloraPulse will have a booth at The Almond Conference this week, December 5-7, in Sacramento! See you at booth #236. FloraPulse + Lab Ferrer Workshop in Spain Let’s talk microtensiometers! Join FloraPulse and Lab Ferrer on February 5th and 6th in Llieda, Spain for a 2-day research workshop at the IRTA Fruitcentre. Topics include sensor installation, […]
Jan 02, 2024
Happy New Year From Florapulse
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Happy 2024! On behalf of the FloraPulse team, we thank you for all the support we received in 2023. We’ve made huge strides in research this past year and are excited for what’s to come! See us at Unified Symposium Calling all grape growers! We will be attending the Unified Wine and Grape Symposium from […]