…20-year implementation plan,” Wade says. “It takes a long time in agriculture to plan for crops, to invest in permanent plantings and long-term irrigation projects. Shorter than a 20-year time…
Drought Resistant Plants
…about irrigation. The vines will eventually shrivel, but the fruit will still ripen—with a flavor that is unsurpassed. For non-dry farmed tomato varieties, like Cherokee Purple or Beefsteak, irrigation is…
Help for Central Valley Rice Producers
NRCS and Ducks Unlimited Looking to Help Central Valley Rice Producers Improve Irrigation Efficiency USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently accepting applications from California landowners in 10 Central…
Surface Irrigation Technology Saves Water, Money
Technology is helping surface irrigation become more efficient but it also helps in other areas like reducing labor costs. Automation Saves Water, Money Saving More Than Water Irrigation experts are…
Funding for Urban Ag Conservation
…will conduct farm and garden assessments to identify opportunities for irrigation, soil health, and pollinator and wildlife habitat improvements and will provide assistance in the implementation of recommended conservation practices….
Apps for Ag Hackathon Prizes Awarded
…find better ways to reduce pesticide use, increase irrigation efficiency, reduce travel into the fields, manage people better, and deal with the fact that we have a huge labor shortage…
New Olive Growing Cost Studies
…irrigation. The authors describe the assumptions used to identify current costs for the olive crop, material inputs, cash and non-cash overhead. A ranging analysis table shows profits over a range…
Agri View: The Computer Age
…precise application of water through irrigation systems. The computer turns on and off irrigation based on the needs of the crop. Simplification Combines and sprayers use an array of computers…
Air Quality Incentives Available
…conservation treatments for this initiative include replacing old, high-polluting off-road mobile farm equipment with newer, cleaner models and transitioning to cleaner irrigation pump engines and electric motors. More information is…
Less Runoff Means More Salinity Management
…are on a gradual decline and some forecasts show that remaining through 2050. Imperial Valley Cooperative Extension Irrigation Advisor Khaled Bali says that decline will continue to complicate water use…
Almond Board: CASP Workshop July 7 & 8
…and consultants discussing the following topics: Using CASP online tools to meet your growing needs Nitrogen calculator, mapping, irrigation Harvest equipment demonstration and discussion View harvest equipment and learn how…
Grove Shows Need for Soil Moisture Tools
…see if that ground is getting dry or if the irrigation is working.” Rosecrans added that it is important to use all of the management tools available to maximize yield…
Regions Continue to Face Water Challenges
…on nearby reservoirs to produce a crop, especially during this prolonged drought with little rainfall in many areas. “The main source of irrigation water is the Colorado River,” Imperial Valley…
Drought Gave Flood Irrigation Bad Rap
…Not Always the Answer Flood irrigation is looked at by the general public as a waste of water, but the system could be as water-wise as any other. “Flood irrigation…