Center Pivots

Center pivots from Valley Irrigation save growers money and ensure water is being used efficiently. With center pivot irrigation, growers can manage the amount of water applied to a crop as well as apply the right amount of water at the right time.

Center pivots also minimize risk and use the least amount of water for maximum results. Today’s center pivots incorporate advanced technology, such as GPS, GIS, soil moisture sensors, and the Internet, to automate irrigation management, remotely monitor irrigation equipment, and schedule accurate application of water to respond to real-time field conditions.

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BlueLine PC Dripline Emitter Flow Rate

Toro is pleased to announce a new emitter flow rate for its popular BlueLine dripline, which now includes a 0.26 gallons per hour (GPH) pressure-compensating (PC) emitter. The 0.26 GPH pressure-compensating emitter is the latest flow rate to complement Toro’s other BlueLine PC flow rates of 0.42, 0.53, and 1.00 GPH.

Toro’s BlueLine dripline provides a tremendous advancement in dripline irrigation technology. BlueLine pressure-compensating emitters provide greater resistance to plugging, unrivaled durability, and superior flow accuracy. BlueLine PC dripline can be used on permanent crops utilizing any installation technique: above ground, below ground, or hanging on a wire.

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WatchDog Irrigation Stations

WatchDog Irrigation Stations from Spectrum Technologies are designed to monitor soil moisture at various depths to help provide growers a full picture of the soil moisture profile for better irrigation decisions. All WatchDog Irrigation Stations are compatible with WaterScout SM 100 capacitance-based soil moisture sensors, WaterScout SMEC 300 sensors (3-in-1 capacitance-based sensors that measure soil moisture, soil EC, and soil temperature), or Watermark tension-based sensors.

With four models to choose from, these pre-configured stations allow growers to monitor, compare, and evaluate soil moisture levels from two, three, or four user-defined soil depths. Logged data can be communicated via various methods, including data shuttle, direct PC link, wireless radio, cellular modem, or satellite, for further analysis.

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Drip Tape

Robert Marvel offers drip tape to help growers reduce water use and increase production.

The tape is thin-walled polyethylene tubing with built-in emitters spaced generally 6 to 12 inches apart. It can be purchased in rolls of approximately 6,500-7,500 feet, along with fittings, connectors, and supply tubing needed to assemble an irrigation system.

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Rotator Sprinklers

Nelson Irrigation’s R2000WF rotator sprinklers deliver high uniformity, which can mean measurable water savings. The R2000WF forms a tight, wind-penetrating stream designed to achieve the highest uniformity in windy conditions. Its sweeping action gently distributes water droplets evenly to the ground, preventing soil compaction typically found around impact sprinklers due to down splash from the drive arm.

Place the R2000WF directly on a Mini Regulator Drain Check to ensure high uniformity and even flow throughout your system. The drain check feature saves water by eliminating sprinkler drool during shut-down and start-up.

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Advanced Water Management Solutions

McCrometer’s Connect System suite of irrigation products includes field stations and sensors with data communication via satellite, cell, and radio to relay critical information to home, office, or on the go.

The system also allows growers to access data via tablet, smart phone, or computer; determine when irrigation is required and apply only what is needed; receive notifications via email, text or voice mail on system performance or when changes in environmental conditions occur; and determine equipment logistics and staff deployment.

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Spray Pattern Jets

Maxijet has developed several spray pattern jets for citrus, peaches, blueberries, apples, pecans, almonds, bananas, and vineyards. Specific down sprays give the perfect pattern to water just the feeder roots of smaller plants up to larger patterns for large canopy trees.

They have developed a one-piece-style jet that gives a pattern that throws up to 11 feet in a stream spray that breaks the water up so the pattern on the ground is filled in and when turned upside down is a smaller diameter for young trees, all while giving the perfect frost protection.

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Micro Sprinkler and Media Filter

The John Deere Water solutions for orchards and groves include the S2000 Micro Sprinkler and F2000 Media Filter.

S2000 Micro Sprinkler is the ideal choice for a wide range of applications including irrigation, cooling, and frost protection for orchards and groves. Built to last, the S2000 Micro Sprinkler line incorporates a strong bridge, built-in anti-insect device, and a wear-resistant design. The S2000 Micro Sprinkler delivers a consistent spray pattern at a low angle, avoiding low hanging branches.

The F2000 Media Filter provides the most effective and reliable filtration of water heavily contaminated with algae, organic matter, and other impurities found in open reservoirs, canals, and recycled water systems. The F2000 has a double bottom with the highest number of diffusers providing the greatest uniformity of backwashing increasing the longevity of the media and ensuring proper filtration. The F2000 can operate at low pressures saving energy costs.

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Soil Tension Measurement

Hortau’s wireless irrigation management station and field technology combined with simplified software for mobile devices and computers securely report how crops are faring in real time.

Using soil tension measurement to determine the precise amount of water that’s available to a plant, Hortau’s system has helped California growers improve yields and cut irrigation costs. The system allows growers to detect plant stress (from drought, lack of aeration, and other factors) before it becomes visible in the crop, ensuring optimal plant growth, reducing water and energy use.

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FieldNET For Wireless Micro-Irrigation Management

Lindsay Corporation’s FieldNET for wireless micro-irrigation management allows growers access and control of their entire irrigation operation anytime and anywhere.

A new addition to FieldNET is Multi-Control, which provides growers with 4-in-1 control of their irrigation system. It’s an easy-to-use wireless irrigation controller that acts as the point of connection in the field, making remote control possible over irrigation pumps, valves, filters, and injectors.

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Precision Link

The Precision Link works in combination with T-L Irrigation’s Precision Point Control III allowing growers to manage pivots with a computer or mobile device and Internet connection. Pivot start/stop, direction, application rate and speed, and water pump control are some of the features available.

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Ooval Hydraulic Valves

As the California drought intensifies, many growers are experiencing difficulty getting enough water to their crops. To combat this problem, Eurodrip USA offers its Ooval valves. An Ooval pressure-sustaining normally open (PSNO) valve can maintain the required pressure during filter back flush in order to ensure proper filtration performance. The PSNO valve only restricts when the filter is backflushing, saving energy during the balance of the irrigation.

Eurodrip USA is the exclusive distributor of Ooval hydraulic valves in the U.S. agricultural irrigation market.

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Irrigation Equipment

Davey-Joans offers a selection of new and used irigation pipe, hose reels, and pivots.

The company is engineering pumps specifically for the head (pressure) and gallonage to provi-de the most optimal unit for the job. Using Cornell, Berkley, Gould, and other pump lines, Davey-Joans will attach the unit to electric or diesel, new or used John Deere, Cummins, Detroit, and other engines and motors. All pumps have safety controls and computer panels. Trailers are supplied to the grower’s specs.

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