New Web Tool Successfully Measures Farms’ Water Footprint Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 21, 2014 Online portal offers detailed data, interactive features to help producers keep an eye on consumption.Read More
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
Drought Forcing California Farmers To Leave As Much As 800,000 Acres Unplanted Posted by David Eddy|March 20, 2014 Agricultural group raises estimate of fallowed land to 1,250 square miles as the state’s traditional “rainy” season nears end.
California Kicks Off Program To Save Water Posted by David Eddy|March 18, 2014 Several groups join to together to launch ‘Californians Don’t Waste’ campaign.
Managing Heat Stress At Bloom In Prunes By Franz Niederholzer|March 4, 2014 High temperatures at bloom reduces prune fruit set.
Combat Drought Conditions With More Efficient Water Usage By Michael Cahn|March 4, 2014 Implementing short- and long-term strategies can help farming operations during drought years.
USDA To Offer Grants To Meet Water Challenges Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 25, 2014 The National Institute of Food and Agriculture will make $6 million in grants available this year.
Pool Of Water Management Tech Tools Getting Deeper Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 20, 2014 Sonya Carns, president of Ag-Tronix, says there are new, innovative ways today’s growers can save inputs and optimize output.
New Variable Rate Irrigation Solution Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 19, 2014 Growers can order, integrate, and monitor electronic variable rate irrigation prescriptions from the office or mobile device.
February Forecast: Limited Water Supply In Westernmost States Posted by David Eddy|February 14, 2014 While dry in the far west states, the report predicts a near normal water supply for most areas east of the Continental Divide.
Opinion: Remembering A Friend To Florida Grower By Frank Giles|January 29, 2014 Editor Frank Giles recalls how Stan Carter left us with a real legacy of protecting one of Florida’s most revered resources.
USDA Designates Nearly All Of California For Drought Disaster Assistance Posted by David Eddy|January 27, 2014 Growers in 57 of the state’s 58 counties are eligible for low-interest emergency loans.
Opinion: Florida Farmers Rise Above Water Worries By Paul Rusnak|January 22, 2014 The pressure is on for growers to stem the rising tide of regulations and public misunderstanding.
Florida Goes Back To The Well To Protect Water By Frank Giles|January 20, 2014 Lake Okeechobee’s troubles return the spotlight on the Sunshine State’s precarious relationship with a precious resource.
California Governor Declares Drought State Of Emergency Posted by David Eddy|January 17, 2014 Governor Brown calls for conservation statewide, directs state to manage water for drought.
Valley Irrigation Offers Cable Theft Deterrent Product Posted by Rosemary Gordon|January 8, 2014 The precision irrigation supplier adds Proof Positive Span Cable to its line of products.
First California Snow Survey Of 2014 Is Bleak Posted by David Eddy|January 6, 2014 State braces for a possible third dry year; much acreage might go unplanted.
Water-Saving Invention Goes Global Thanks To Primetime TV Push By Frank Giles|December 18, 2013 Florida-based agriculture businessman dives into the “Shark Tank” and gets investors to bite.
Opinion: You Have The Power To Change The World By Paul Rusnak|December 17, 2013 Growers and other ag industry stakeholders should take heart that what they are doing is making a difference.
A Tomato Grower Offers Pointers On Irrigation, Crop Protection By Christina Herrick|December 12, 2013 Dave Dyrek of Leaning Shed Farm offers pointers on pest control, irrigation technique.
Irrometer Introduces Wireless Data Logging System Posted by Lauren María Alexander|December 4, 2013 New solar powered system simplifies irrigation management.