Saving Water: Stocking Up On A Precious Commodity By David Eddy|February 29, 2016 What seems counterintuitive — flooding vineyards and orchards — has paid big dividends for Don Cameron of Terranova Ranch.Read More
Trimble Advances Its Precision Irrigation Solution Posted by Rosemary Gordon|February 17, 2016 Irrigate-IQ Uniform Corner allows growers to maximize yield through uniform water applications.
El Niño Continues To Look Strong Posted by David Eddy|December 30, 2015 Latest satellite images show strong resemblance to those taken in 1997, which was a California super-soaker.
Researchers: New Irrigation Method Saves 50% Of Water Needed For Potato Production Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 2, 2015 Three-year study uncovers significant potential in hybrid center pivot equipment.
Agricultural Retailer’s #moreDAMstorage Campaign Bonding With California Water 4 All Posted by David Eddy|November 22, 2015 Gar Tootelian, Inc. praises water use initiative that puts people and food security first.
Technology, Turf Experience Moving The Needle For Bethel Farms’ Citrus Groves By Frank Giles|November 11, 2015 Information is power for this Southwest Florida farming operation.
Idle Farmland In California’s Central Valley Doubles During Drought Posted by David Eddy|October 27, 2015 Federal agencies release data showing the effects of the current drought.
Nelson Irrigation Introduces Nozzle System And Pivot Sprinklers Posted by Rosemary Gordon|October 14, 2015 The nozzle fits existing Nelson sprinkler types.
Sixth Circuit Issues Temporary, Nationwide Clean Water Rule Delay Posted by Christina Herrick|October 13, 2015 President of American Farm Bureau says ‘this is the worst EPA order we have seen’ in 40 years.
Boost Your Bottom Line: Reduce Water Usage By Lauren María Alexander|October 10, 2015 Growers on both coasts have instituted cutting-edge irrigation techniques to use less water and improve profits.
Free Online Irrigation Courses Now Available Posted by Rosemary Gordon|October 6, 2015 Get on-demand irrigation information at the new irrigation education website.
Grimmway Farms Moves Plants With Robots Posted by Richard Jones|October 5, 2015 In phase one of what it hopes will be a series of trials, Grimmway Farms experimented with the […]
Robots, Container Production, And The Future Of Vegetable Growing By Richard Jones|October 5, 2015 Water. Labor. Affordable land. Transportation costs. As a vegetable grower, you face challenges like these every year — […]
Almond Grower Slashes Water Usage By Lauren María Alexander|October 4, 2015 Western growers have instituted cutting edge irrigation techniques to decrease water usage and improve their bottom lines.
Farmers In 37 States Subject To Additional Federal Regulations Posted by Christina Herrick|October 1, 2015 As of Aug. 28, farmers, ranchers, and growers in 37 states are now subject to additional EPA enforcement […]
California Drought And Greenhouse Gas Programs Get Nearly $10 Million Posted by Christina Herrick|September 29, 2015 The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected 100 projects totaling $9.38 million from the State […]
New Airless Tire For Center Pivots Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 31, 2015 Aperture design provides flexibility over ridges to help prevent overloading of the drive train.
Federal Judge Blocks Clean Water Rule Posted by Christina Herrick|August 28, 2015 According to RISE (Responsible Industry For A Sound Environment), a federal judge in North Dakota has blocked […]
Training Session To Use Online Water Management Tool Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 25, 2015 Workshop to be held at the University of California will cover CropManage, an online tool that can be used to manage water in a variety of vegetable crops.
Climatologist: Do Not Count On El Niño To End California Drought Posted by Christina Herrick|August 25, 2015 In a California Department of Food and Agriculture blog post, California state climatologist, Michael Anderson, urged growers to […]