The grower was also dealing with an aging fleet of pumps and a competitive labor market that made it difficult to find personnel for pump monitoring and maintenance. What they needed was greater visibility into pump performance and a way to identify developing issues before they became critical failures. That’s when they began exploring Internet of Things (IoT) monitoring solutions.
After evaluating several options, the grower selected Cornell Co-Pilot™ for its combination of remote monitoring, escalating alerts, geolocation capabilities, and remote pump control features. With pumps distributed across several thousand acres, one of the first benefits was the ability to quickly locate and monitor assets from a central platform. Over time, maintenance teams were also able to catch performance issues earlier, helping prevent unnecessary damage and reduce downtime.
The results were significant. After more than six months of operation, the grower estimated savings of more than $12,000 in repairs and downtime. Based on projected service life, the long-term savings potential exceeded $75,000. Beyond the financial impact, remote monitoring provided valuable peace of mind by helping operators stay ahead of potential problems rather than reacting after failures occurred.
As agricultural operations continue to manage labor challenges and increasing demands for efficiency, technologies like Cornell Co-Pilot™ are helping growers make more informed maintenance decisions, improve uptime, and protect critical irrigation assets throughout the growing season.
Tomato Grower Gets out of Red With Cornell Co-Pilot™ | Cornell Pump Company
