Irrigation

Wild weather challenges

The risk of damage from disease and pests expected, harvest impacts not yet known ... more »

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. The 2021 state budget appropriated $15 million for... more »

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. ... more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »