…requirements. Tools available through CASP also help growers calculate nitrogen needs and orchard irrigation scheduling. Devol said they recommend that growers update their practices in the CASP system every three…
Colorado River Agreement: ‘Important Step Forward’
…volumes of conservation that will build elevation in Lake Mead, make strategic use of the improved hydrology, and build upon partnerships within and among states, urban water agencies, agricultural irrigation…
Almond Update: Enthusiasm for 2023 Almond Crop, Despite Lower Forecast
…shortage of water,” Waycott noted. “So whatever nuts are on the tree that are growing shouldn’t be impacted by deficit irrigation as we have been in certain parts of the…
California Moves to Recharge Groundwater Basins with Floodwater
…Irrigation District as part of the work to address flood impacts. Special Project Manager for the Fresno Irrigation District, Kassy Chauhan said the District and its partners have “the ability…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-27-23
…and details on the upcoming Fundamentals of Irrigation Scheduling workshop in the latest Almond Update episode. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Almond Update: Workshop Series Focuses on the Fundamentals of Irrigation
The irrigation workshop series that began in Orland will continue in Modesto on Thursday, May 4. Co-hosted by UC Cooperative Extension, the Fundamentals of Irrigation Scheduling workshops are designed to…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 04-26-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California lawmakers requesting disaster relief for farmers, understanding pressure compensation in irrigation systems…
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Visits Central Valley Agribusinesses
…be a part of this program.” The second day of the ALP seminar included a tour of the Netafim facility in Fresno. Participants learned about some of the latest irrigation…
Almond Update: Irrigation Workshop Series Kicks Off in Orland
An irrigation workshop series hosted by the Almond Board of California (ABC) and UC Cooperative Extension will kick off April 20. The first edition of the Fundamentals of Irrigation Scheduling…
Application Tips to Protect Your Operation from Fire Ants
…product when feeding occurs. Take care to apply product when area is completely dry from dew, irrigation or 6 hours outside of a rain event. Apply product when areas are…
Substantial Increase for Central Valley Project Water Allocations
…to have certainty of additional water supplies for the year to come will help them recuperate, hire and retain staff, and bolster their ability to continue feeding the world.” Irrigation…
Agronomic Minute: Sensors to Help Fine-Tune Precision Irrigation Systems
…see this going is you could even integrate them with an irrigation system, and it will be a closed loop where they automatically turn on the irrigation system. But we’re…
Almond Update: Grower’s Positive Experience with Groundwater Recharge
…to spread out,” said Spycher. “That’s one irrigation. Typically, a flood irrigation for me would have been three to four inches of water in the past. So this ground was…
Western Water Supply Issues to be Addressed in New USDA Strategy
…investments is the Madera Irrigation District, which is receiving $1.5 million in support. There are also 10 ongoing priority projects in California, receiving nearly $5.8 million in funding. The new…