Michael Cahn

Tips for Growers to Reduce How Much Pesticide Enters the Environment
Growers rely on pesticides, but they can be harmful if they escape the farm. Here are some ways to ensure you are a good steward and a good grower.
Filter Irrigation Runoff to Protect Water Quality
University of California’s Michael Cahn shares tested ways to protect local water ways from pesticides in your irrigation.
How to Get What You Need from Fertigation
For a variety of reasons, growers aren’t using fertigation to its potential. Here’s how you can overcome common obstacles on your own farm.
Improving Water Management: Can Silicon Valley Help?
Though very much-needed, technological solutions must be cost-effective and industry appropriate.
Use Water Pressure to Get More from Your Drip Systems
Pressure management is key to successfully operating drip systems because getting the pressure right will assure that you are getting the water right.
Pump And Fertilize: How To Factor Irrigation Water Into Nitrogen Budgets
Water quality regulations in many regions of California now require farmers to report the amount of nitrogen fertilizer they apply to their fields and the nitrate concentration of their irrigation water.
Rethinking Water In The West
While El Niño could significantly help with the drought in the West, when we look toward the future, we cannot rely on El Niño events to solve the water crisis in the West
Clear Up Misconceptions About Water Use In Ag
Those in the industry need to to clear up misconceptions about water use in agriculture.
How To Assess The Impact Of Salt On Irrigation Water
In the West, growers are often concerned about whether they will have access to a sufficient quantity of […]
Tactics To Maximize Available Water
Follow these 10 tips to help you get the most from your irrigation water.
Improving Water Management Techniques
Improving groundwater management and managing salinity are a couple tactics growers can use to cope with the effects of the drought.
Combat Drought Conditions With More Efficient Water Usage
Implementing short- and long-term strategies can help farming operations during drought years.
Irrigation Management For More Efficient Water Use
Improving irrigation management practices provides big payoff for growers in terms of water conservation.
The Value Of Good Water Management
Farmers wear many hats to do their jobs, and one of their most important hats is their business […]