…year later, a man named Frank Ziebach developed a prototype for a center pivot irrigation system. In 1954, he licensed that patent to Robert Doherty, and Valley Irrigation was born….
Almond Update: Almond Industry Sees Growth and Sustainability Milestones
…micro-drip irrigation systems have been instrumental in these improvements. She added, “For every drop, we’re getting four crops,” highlighting the zero-waste nature of almond farming. Health Benefits and Innovation Turner…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-11-24
…farmland, destroying crops, and damaging infrastructure including homes, roads, and irrigation systems. The hosts address the broader implications for water management and insurance in the area, noting the challenges farmers…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-06-24
…Joaquin Valley. The study, initiated during Lees’ PhD work at Stanford, investigates the significant issue of sinking lands due to groundwater overdraft, primarily caused by agricultural irrigation. Key findings highlight…
A View of Farm Irrigation and Water Management
Seedling vegetable beds with drip irrigation system DepositPhotos image USDA’s latest edition of its Irrigation and Water Management Survey offers insights into farm irrigation. Rod Bain has more. A View…
USDA Breaks Ground on Advanced Agricultural Research Facility at UC Davis
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has begun construction on a state-of-the-art Agricultural Research and Technology Center (ARTC) at the University of California, Davis. This 59,000-square-foot facility will unite four…
Deadline Approaching for California Farmers to Apply for Conservation Assistance
…up application approvals. For more information, producers can contact their local NRCS Service Center. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
Farmers’ Optimism Rose Ahead of U.S. Election, Purdue Ag Economy Barometer Shows
…compared to 2015-16’s downturn. James Mintert, principal investigator and director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, highlighted a shift toward optimism. In October, 53% of producers expected challenging times for…
USDA Workshop Sets Research Roadmap for Tackling PFAS Challenges in Agriculture
…with the University of Maine and the Center of Excellence for Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation, ARS hosted a three-day workshop with over 150 experts to develop a research roadmap for…
Farmers Supporting Monarch Butterflies
…food source for their caterpillars. According to Matt Mulica, senior project director at the Keystone Policy Center and facilitator of Farmers for Monarchs, planting milkweed plays a critical role in…
Sipcam Agro USA Introduces Liquid Organic Alternative to Compost for Permanent Crops
…permanent crops typically prevent full soil incorporation, limiting the effectiveness of compost. Annuity, according to Phelps, is a liquid organic matter that can be applied directly through irrigation systems. The…
Automation Takes Center Stage at FIRA USA Event
Autonomous agricultural robot equipped with soil-friendly crawler tracks and a attachment for ploughing of fields. Self-driving robot with autopilot using a GPS navigation system for smart farming. DepositPhotos image The…
Jordan College Celebrates Food, Family, and Farm Month with Community Events
…Many of the events are free and open to the public through mid-November. On Friday, Oct. 25, the Center for Irrigation Technology will host Ag Tech Day from 7 a.m….
UC ANR Project to Help Underserved Farmers in SoCal with Land Ownership
…Richards. Nkhoma applies sustainable farming practices, such as drip irrigation and composting, to improve soil health. Through CALE, Hukama Produce receives technical support for conservation, grant writing, and tenure-building strategies….