9 A monitoring system comprised of sensors for detecting crop emergence, identifying crop stand count, detecting nutrient deficiency, identifying pest and disease type and density, detecting hail damage, detecting ponding water, video or camera monitors and a control box for use in detecting field and crop issues in the nature of nutrient deficiencies, diseases, and pests, collecting data regarding said issues, and transmitting, storing and sharing of said data with irrigation operators; a monitoring system comprised of sensors for monitoring motor current, monitoring tire pressures, monitoring equipment alignment, detecting issues from vibration monitoring, monitoring motor temperature, monitoring gearbox oil levels, detecting potential collisions, and detecting damage or potential damage from storms, video or camera monitors and a control box for use in monitoring irrigation equipment in order to identify maintenance or repair issues, collecting data regarding said issues, and transmitting, storing and sharing of said data with irrigation operators