Category: Water
Reservoir, groundwater levels significantly below average in California
The dry conditions continue and the snowpack is low. Water rights holders have been warned: prepare for potential shortages.
Solar panels over canals can save money, energy and water, study shows
Moving water across the state is costly – in energy and evaporative loss. Covering canals can mean more water and more energy, along with reduced maintenance costs and cleaner air.
Report on the 2012-2016 California drought released
One of the most severe droughts in the state’s history, the 2012-2016 water years in California disrupted the state and called for serious responsive action.
Growers manage irrigation and nitrogen with CropManage
CropManage is a decision support tool that was developed for water and nutrient management, looking at them together in order to solve the problem of nutrient overuse, irrigation scheduling and the protection of groundwater.
Super high density almond orchards in California
Super high density orchards are quickly becoming another option for tree nut growers.
Barring ‘miracle,’ California farm water will be in short supply
California is no stranger to experiencing dry years, and this one may be kicking off another drought season for growers.
Yara North America launches irrigation solution for California growers
Precision irrigation scheduling with no expensive hardware, no additional costs, and now offered free of charge for immediate use.
LeafMon-S is a next generation crop water stress monitoring tool
Cermetek Microelectronics Inc. has received an award from the USDA-NIFA for the commercialization of its LeafMon-S system.
