New Tool Calculates Almond Orchard Water Needs Posted by Brian Wallheimer|July 14, 2016 A new irrigation calculator tool may help almond growers who want to maximize irrigation efficiency to conserve water, […]Read More
The Future Of Orchard Irrigation By Ann-Marie Jeffries|April 13, 2016 Drone-based thermal imaging could help growers drastically improve irrigation efficiency in orchards.
Researchers Study Almond Rootstock Salt Tolerance By Ann-Marie Jeffries|October 6, 2015 The continued drought means more growers are relying on groundwater, which, depending on location, can be quite saline. […]
Groundwater Salinity Impacting California Almonds By Ann-Marie Jeffries|September 22, 2015 Millions of years ago, the Central Valley was an inland sea, and sharks were swimming through Bakersfield. Eventually, […]
Managing Water Use With Precision Irrigation By Christina Herrick|November 20, 2013 SCRI project examines a plant’s water status and allows realtime remote irrigation capabilities.
Irrigation Management Project Is More Than Just Irrigation By Christina Herrick|November 20, 2013 Irrigation management is only a part of a larger USDA-Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) project that also includes canopy management in almonds and walnuts.
Do Microsprinklers Have A Place The Almond Orchard? By Wesley K. Asai|November 19, 2012 A lot of maintenance is needed to keep a microsprinkler system functioning.