…it if needed. Miyao says that drip irrigation has changed where roots are able to find nutrients in the soil, limiting the growth of the roots to a small area….
What ‘Potential to Discharge’ Means to You
The term ‘potential to discharge’ is causing concern amongst growers when it comes to reporting irrigation practices to area water coalitions. What is ‘Potential to Discharge’ Local water coalitions mailed…
Pump and Drip Irrigation Workshop
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State held a workshop today that showed attendees how to flush drip systems and important tip-offs that could save…
Mailers Asking for Irrigation Information
Mailers from area coalitions went out across the state recently to gather information in regard to the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program. Mailers Asking for Irrigation Information State water coalitions say…
Grape Industry Bracing for Dry 2015
…wines on the lower end to reinvigorate markets, however that will be difficult for growers dealing with water restrictions and there isn’t much good news when it comes to irrigation….
Ride the Bus to SWRCB Hearing in Sacramento
A recent decision by the Tom Howard, Executive Director of the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), will limit water deliveries for San Joaquin Valley farm irrigation. On Wednesday, February…
Almond Board: Irrigation Management
In today’s almond update, we hear about irrigation management….
Vilsack Announces $30 Million to Fight Citrus Disease
…citrus groves. One project will focus on lowering the pH of the irrigation water and soil to strengthen the root systems of citrus trees to help them better tolerate HLB…
UC Studies Outline Costs of Tomato Irrigation Systems
…for growing transplanted processing tomatoes under furrow irrigation and under sub-surface drip irrigation on 60-inch beds. The major differences between the two companion studies are inputs related to irrigation and…
Fruit & Nut Review
…situation remained a concern, however many of them were able to offset reduced irrigation district water deliveries by utilizing wells to pump groundwater. Clingstone full bloom occurred in early-March, slightly…
International Center for Water Technology receives up to $1.12M grant
…campus that include the Center for Irrigation Technology, the California Water Institute and the Water, Energy and Technology Center. Fresno State is also a partner in the Blue-Tech-Valley initiative –…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Makes Major Announcement Regarding Conservation Projects
…riparian habitat and improve irrigation on 1,000 farmland acres. A complete list of the projects and their descriptions is available on the NRCS website. New RCPP projects throughout the country…
California Crop and Weather Report
…crops. In Fresno County, the winter green vegetables were in different stages of development with all requiring irrigation and fertilizer due to the lack of rain. Organic broccoli was harvested…
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Concerns about Fruit Size and Quality
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report from a grower forum and information on whether to use irrigation for freeze protection. Want to learn more?…