Category: Irrigation
Ag tech companies partner to provide real-time data on crop water needs
The partnership is designed to combine field monitoring systems with remote irrigation management platform, according to the release.
Wild weather challenges
The risk of damage from disease and pests expected, harvest impacts not yet known
CDFA opens WETA program applications, deadline June 6
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for its Water Efficiency Technical Assistance (WETA) program.
Quick Q&A
National Nut Grower sat down with Willie Hartman, founder of OnTarget Spray Systems, to talk about those issues — and solutions available to meet those challenges.
Remembering key contributor to almond industry irrigation improvements
It’s hard to estimate Schwankl’s impact on the state’s agriculture industry with his career focus on sprinkler, drip and flood irrigation management.
Don’t fail to keep trees hydrated during nut maturity/shuck split
Even though the kernels have filled and the crop is about made, it’s important to continue irrigating to ensure normal shuck split and avoid problems.
Late season considerations in pecan
Pawnee is entering shell hardening, with a few other varieties following behind. It’s time to start moving focus from fungicides to irrigation for kernel fill.
Drought strategies for walnut orchards
Walnut growers aren’t getting all the water their plants need, and water stress at this time of year affects this crop and the crop for next year.
Irrigation guide for pecans during summer heat
Extreme temperatures in pecan regions have growers worried, but pecan trees can handle the heat better than expected.
Almond Board hosts soil and irrigation field days
There are three half-day dates offered – each a different location – that will provide information on soil sampling, irrigation and related topics. Lunch is provided.
CA judge halts curtailment for Siskiyou County irrigators
A temporary restraining order is in effect until May 5, pending the outcome of a hearing regarding the state’s overreach by trying to prevent farmers from using groundwater supplies.
2022 water year looks dismal as snowpack melts
California’s Department of Water Resources is suggesting the state plan for a third year of drought conditions, and water rights will again be a hot topic.
Diverters reminded to measure water use under law
Implementing penalties will help bring diverters into compliance, and bills have been introduced to help smaller diverters maintain their water rights and install proper equipment.
Project aimed at improving fertilization and irrigation practices
With funding provided by USDA-NRCS, the project will deploy Extension personnel to perform demonstrations, provide on-farm consultations, and conduct outreach activities to promote locally appropriate best practices.
Saltier groundwater does long lasting damage, but less than feared
Drought means deeper wells, and deeper wells mean less quality groundwater. But a 60% predicted loss in almonds – and a reality closer to 30% – is showing that while almond trees are still salt sensitive, perhaps it’s less than expected.