BinMaster Sensors and Technologies LLC Acquires Leader in Moisture and Weather Monitoring Sensors

Press Release

Lincoln, Neb. — October 5, 2026 — BinMaster Sensors and Technologies LLC (BST™) has entered into an agreement to purchase assets of Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc., a company that specializes in providing highly accurate, rugged environmental monitoring equipment: the HydraProbe®, POGO®, and TurfPro™ brands, weather stations, and advanced agrotechnology platforms used for data-driven hydrological […]

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Why Heat Index Isn’t Enough: Understanding the Science Behind WBGT Heat Stress Measurement

Meteorology

Is the Heat Index telling the whole story? Every summer, employers, coaches, and safety professionals rely on heat forecasts to make critical safety decisions. But the familiar Heat Index may not accurately represent heat stress experienced in all sun and wind conditions.  Why WBGT Provides a Better Measure of Heat Stress. As global temperatures continue to rise, protecting workers, athletes, agriculture livestock, military personnel,

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Oregon State University Study Explores Irrigation Optimization for Greenhouse-Grown Evergreen Ornamentals Using New Plant Stress Indicators

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By: Keith Bellingham Dr. Alec Kowalewski, Professor of Sustainable Urban Landscapes, and Samantha Leffler, M.S. Student, at Oregon State University are studying plant stress responses to various irrigation schedules using SAGE, a soil water stress visual insight tool developed by Stevens Water Monitoring Systems. SAGE is a simple, innovative device powered by two AA batteries that

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How Jamaica’s Water Resources Authority Early Flood Warning System is Supported Using Stevens Water Monitoring Systems’ Technology

Case Studies

Jamaica, the third largest island in the Caribbean Sea, has mountains terrain in the interior surrounded by narrow coastal plains. Jamaica frequently encounters tropical storms and hurricanes. Over 60% of the population resides in coastal urban areas, many of which live in potentially dangerous flood zones. The region has a history with severe weather events.

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