…healthy life cycles with pollinators. Water Barrels are useful for irrigation and can provide shelter for frogs, toads, and lizards working to keep the mosquitoes down. Incorporating compost bins or…
The Western View: Honors to A Farmer With A World-Changing Invention
…Frank began inventing at age 13. In the mid-20th century, Mr. Zybach transformed agricultural production worldwide. He created Center-pivot irrigation. It’s a method of crop irrigation in which equipment rotates…
OpenET Project Seeks to Transform Water Management in the West
…in addressing water issues. Example of OpenET platform. COURTESY: Environmental Defense Fund “OpenET can be integrated into farm and ranch management software that helps growers match irrigation to crop water…
NRCS Funds Innovation Through On-Farm Trials of Conservation Systems
…of soil health management systems and practices. The remaining projects focus on irrigation water management, precision agriculture and a variety of management technologies. This year’s awarded projects in California include:…
2020 Advances in Pistachio Production Short Course Nov. 2-19
…Zoom webinars will cover a variety of pistachio production topics including field preparation, planting, irrigation, pest management, and harvesting. Registration is available for the entire conference, or for individual dates….
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…He found that planting a cover crop without irrigation is a gamble. “The net value of the cover crop is negative if it doesn’t grow (because of a lack of…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-24-20
…booths at the virtual 2020 Almond Conference and the benefits of liquid drip irrigation that are generating interest. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Benefits of Liquid Manure Drip Irrigation Generating Significant Interest
…irrigation. So, it’s a huge win-win-win.” Listen to the radio report below. Benefits of Liquid Manure Drip Irrigation Generating Significant Interest About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…
California Walnuts: “The Crop Looks Good”
…Central Valley,” Kreps noted. “So, I think the one thing that we can control is post-harvest nutrition and definitely getting the irrigation right.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Almond Update: Bee+ Scholarship Takes Risk Out Of Bee-Friendly Practices
…to experience the benefits of bee-friendly practices both on the farm and in the market. Listen to Lewis’ full interview. Almond Update: Irrigation Bee+ Scholarship Takes Risk Out Of Bee-Friendly…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-10-20
…the Almond Board of California‘s strategic plan for irrigation research, and how the entire supply chain would be impacted by Prop 15. Tune in to the show for these news…
Almond Update: Irrigation Research Plans For Future of Water Management
…California has developed a strategic plan for irrigation research that will support that growth. ABC’s Associate Director of Agricultural Research Sebastian Saa said that plan includes furthering actual evapotranspiration and spatial variability…
Making Sure Potted Plants Stay Hydrated While Vacationing
…out of a 5-gallon bucket and moving your most valuable plants into it until you get back. You could also purchase one or more container irrigation kits. Add enough tubing…
California Crop Production to Be Impacted by Warming Temperatures
…the future regarding climate change and especially human behavior and how we’re going to mitigate it.” One of the mitigation techniques Marklein is referring to is irrigation. The research was…