…anything from running a hedge trimmer to running a milking bar. It takes a great deal of electricity to run an irrigation system. It is a major expense on practically…
Almond Matters: Crop Looks Strong Despite Challenges
…frost damage. “With that all being said, it’s still important for people to realize they need to have the irrigation system prepared and ready for a frost event, especially in…
Turning Integrated Pest Management Ideas Into Action
…or irrigation, and be vigilant about basins containing water in their environments. These efforts are emblematic of the societal collaboration that can tackle pest problems without pesticides. In his IPM…
Developing More Tools for Precision IrrigationSponsored Content
The water situation going into summer is looking a little better after March storms. However, everyone in California knows the state could be back in a drought situation next year….
Food Waste Resonates Beyond the Trash Bin
…like pesticide and fertilizer, as well as irrigation water. For example, using a powerful computing tool known as the U.S. Foodprint Model, the team determined that from 2007 to 2014,…
Almond Update: Water Workshops Introduce Growers to Tools
Almond growers have some opportunities next week to help them be as efficient as possible with their irrigation. Almond Board of California’s Jenny Nicolau said their water workshops introduce growers…
Spending Plan Approved for Agricultural Equipment
…tractors or harvesters or UTV’s, irrigation pump engines and trucks,” said Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) President and CEO Roger Isom. “That’s a significant chunk of change and this money…
Southwest U.S. Producers Facing an Expanding Drought
…says, “We’re in the irrigation period but it would be really fantastic to get some precipitation out of those areas.” Crop conditions in the drought-plagued areas are declining as extreme…
Increasing Uniformity with Fertilizer Applications
Increasing uniformity is something growers are paying more attention to in many practices like irrigation and nutrient applications. Yara’s Director of Agronomy Services for the Western United States Steve Petrie…
Almond Update: Starting Efficiency With First Water
…rain we saw in March, irrigation timing and overall plans might be thrown off a bit. For more information about ABC’s irrigation calculator or upcoming water workshops, head to Almonds.com….
Almond Matters: California Ag Day Highlights Sustainability
…land,” Culbertson said. With over three-quarters of all almond orchards using efficient micro-irrigation and nearly all almond farms notifying beekeepers about potential pesticide applications, the industry remains dedicated to being…
Roof Rat Damage Causing Concern for Growers
…causing branch dieback. Growers are also reporting damage to irrigation lines. UC Cooperative Extension personnel noted that there are currently more reports of rat problems than in the last ten…
Almond Update: Monitor for Irrigation Timing
…heavy rains. Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager of Irrigation and Water Efficiency Spencer Cooper said irrigation timing will be a little different this year depending on your location and…
An Orchard Becomes a Community’s Jewel
…papayas. NRCS has helped the farm implement a suite of conservation practices, including mulching, irrigation water management and nutrient management. “Huerta del Valle is committed to making a positive impact…