…for alfalfa. Water was a major topic at the field day with information being presented on how to optimize surface irrigation, along with techniques to better manage water salinity. Statewide…
Growers Set for Sizable Walnut Harvest
…the early summer months. “There was a lot of troubleshooting with irrigation, especially as we got into July … Some of the growers were a little bit off in water…
Almond Harvest Continues, Postharvest Irrigation Importance
This time of year, almond growers are primarily focused on getting their crops harvested, but it’s also a time to remember the importance of postharvest irrigation. UC Cooperative Extension Pomology…
California Wine Grape Harvest in High Gear
…California experienced that caused many growers to believe irrigation demands were going to be low. Overwatering vineyards can cause problems when approaching harvest time, but many growers were forced to…
Is Subsurface Drip Irrigation the Way to Go?
…much irrigation, too much water, and not too little.” One of the major components for success using subsurface irrigation is frequency. “We totally advocate high-frequency irrigation with subsurface drip. High-frequency…
NIFA Invests $35 Million in Specialty Crop Research
…stakeholders. NIFA has invested more than $400 million through the SCRI program to date. Among past projects, a University of Maryland project developed a wireless irrigation system to save water,…
Producers Receive Favorable Decisions on Regulatory Matters
…for drainage and irrigation. Farmlands adjacent to these waters would also be affected. Major farm groups, homebuilders, and others spent years fighting the proposal, defended by environmental groups. From the…
Western View: Teosinte and GMO Foods
…in the wild. The Mayan culture grew to be advanced and used sophisticated farming technology, including extensive canals and ditches for irrigation. They applied their technology to mutate Teosinte into…
Urban Agriculture Conservation Grants Awarded
…(2) to create community service and learning opportunities for female and juvenile offenders. The district will also develop and host educational workshops for county residents on irrigation techniques, fertilizer application,…
Mid-South Cotton Producers to See San Joaquin Valley Agriculture
…their farming efficiency by 1) gaining new perspectives in such fundamental practices as land preparation, planting, fertilization, pest control, irrigation and harvesting; and 2) observing firsthand the unique ways in…
Farmers Assess Impact of Recent Heat Wave
…the beginning of June and remain young. Rominger said the key is consistent irrigation. “You can’t all of a sudden irrigate more and make up for it,” he said. “You…
Picking Your Produce in a Grocery Store Farm
…by multiple sensors and fed by an internet-controlled irrigation and nutrition system. The system is chemical and pesticide-free and can prioritize food grown for taste, color, and nutritional value. Rather…
Groups Applaud EPA Proposed Rule To Repeal WOTUS
…the WOTUS rule broadened that to include, among other water bodies, upstream waters and intermittent and ephemeral streams such as the kind farmers use for drainage and irrigation. It also…
Nitrogen Levels in Navel Oranges
…grove requires. Evidence suggests that nitrogen levels will depend on a variety of factors such as tree health, variety, productivity, irrigation scheduling and efficiency, and how fertilizer is being applied….