As agriculture embraces sustainability and regenerative practices, the focus on soil health has never been more critical. Moisture in soil is not only essential for plant hydration and photosynthesis, but also acts as a carrier for vital nutrients. Accurate moisture and ash content analysis helps farmers better understand soil composition, optimize irrigation, and manage nutrient delivery. In regenerative systems, where soil structure and microbial life are nurtured, precise moisture monitoring supports practices like cover cropping, composting, and reduced tillage that enhance long-term soil vitality.
Traditional Moisture Testing
Traditional oven-drying methods for moisture testing, while reliable, are inefficient in today’s fast-paced agricultural labs. These methods require manual weighing and extensive drying times—often many hours in length. The process is labor-intensive and prone to errors from sample handling, environmental exposure, and manual data recording. In an era where data-driven decisions are key to sustainable farming, the need for streamlined, automated, and accurate analysis tools is more important than ever.
Modern Moisture Analysis with LECO
LECO’s TGM800 and TGA801 Thermogravimetric Analyzers offer a modern solution to these challenges. These compact, all-in-one instruments automate the entire moisture and ash analysis process—from weighing and heating to data recording and graphing. With minimal sample preparation and real-time results via LECO’s Cornerstone® software, labs can achieve faster throughput and greater accuracy. This efficiency supports the growing demand for soil monitoring in regenerative agriculture, where understanding moisture dynamics is essential for improving soil structure, reducing erosion, and enhancing carbon sequestration. By simplifying complex workflows, LECO empowers agricultural professionals to make informed, sustainable choices that benefit both productivity and the planet.
Learn More
Watch our webinar to learn more about LECO’s Thermogravimetric Analyzers from seasoned Applications Chemist Jeffrey Gast. This webinar will highlight all the features and benefits of the TGM800 and TGA801, including why they are the ideal instruments for determination of moisture in soil.
