Satellite IoT in Agriculture: How Smart Connectivity Transforms Farming

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In today’s agricultural landscape, IoT-powered solutions are critical for optimizing water use, enhancing livestock care, and boosting operational efficiency across vast, remote farms. Connectivity challenges like limited cellular coverage, equipment downtime, and energy constraints make satellite-enabled IoT an ideal backbone for modern, resilient farming systems. Globalstar’s satellite modems and low-power device architecture are helping agricultural users – from ranchers to producers of crop data – gain reliable access to data no matter how remote or rugged their land.
Here are a few ways Globalstar has been able to provide robust satellite solutions in AgTech:
 

Listening for Fluid Levels in Mission-Critical Tanks 

Schmitt Measurements Systems, an Oregon-based provider of tank monitoring systems, equipped its Xact® line of ultrasonic fluid level sensors with Globalstar’s STX3 satellite modems. These highly compact, energy-efficient modems transmit tank volume readings via satellite to a secure portal, where stakeholders can monitor levels historically and in real time, even from regions with no terrestrial connectivity, to help ensure smarter inventory management.  

Helping Ranchers Know Their Water 

Ranchbot’s solar-powered Water Level Monitor, built with a Globalstar modem, allows ranchers to track tank water levels via satellite in just 15 minutes of installation. Data is sent in near real-time to the MyRanchbot platform, triggering automated alerts to mobile or email if water levels drop unexpectedly. This solution saves time, reduces unnecessary travel to remote tanks, and prevents livestock distress in drought-prone environments.  

Remote Monitoring and Agroeconomic Data Collection 

Through Globalstar-powered connectivity, Agrosmart’s IoT-driven platform achieves highly efficient resource usage, allowing farms that use the solution to reduce water use, increase energy savings, and increase productivity gains.  

SPOT Ranching Intelligence with West Sky Technology 

In remote ranches across Utah and Idaho, where cellular networks fail, SPOT X devices paired with the GSatTrack platform create seamless communication and tracking. Cowboy teams working in rugged terrain stay connected via satellite text, while ranch managers geofence assets and receive real-time alerts. Saved route data and journey analytics drive operational efficiencies and improved livestock handling.  

Robust Satellite for AgTech Solutions 

These case studies illustrate how satellite IoT is not just a viable alternative, it’s a powerful enabler for agriculture in remote and demanding conditions. Globalstar’s low-power modules, seamless integration, and global network deliver actionable insights when and where they’re needed most. From preserving water and livestock health to maximizing yield and seamless tracking, reliable connectivity helps agriculture meet today’s challenges and grow toward a smarter, more sustainable future.  

Reach out to our team of experts to learn more about reliably powering your AgTech solutions.  

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