Category: Water
Pecan recovery: Lessons from Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene exposed vulnerabilities in Georgia’s pecan orchards. Learn how growers are adopting new strategies to protect their crops.
Pre-harvest water assessment workshops open to California tree nut growers
Pre-harvest water assessment workshops help California tree nut growers meet FSMA water rules. Learn more and RSVP to reserve your spot.
Study finds rising heat drives severe Western U.S. droughts
Scientists have found that rising temperatures linked to climate change have intensified droughts across the western U.S.
Almanac, WiseConn join forces to expand AI-enabled smart irrigation
Agricultural tech provider Almanac has partnered with WiseConn to advance precision irrigation for permanent crops.
USDA survey shows decline in U.S. irrigated acres and water use
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its 2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey.
Irrigation supplier Rivulis working with growers to fight climate change
Rivulis, a micro and drip irrigation supplier, discusses agriculture irrigation’s role in combatting climate change.
Maintaining and managing water quality in almond orchards
Water quality in almond orchards helps growers ensure a successful crop. Learn more about water management best practices and innovations.
agInnovation leaders release 10-year ag research plan
AgInnovation, a network of agricultural experiment stations at land-grant universities, unveiled a 10-year Research Roadmap in Washington, D.C., outlining strategic priorities for agricultural innovation.
Exacto receives growth investment boost
Exacto, a provider of agricultural, horticulture and turf solutions, has received a growth investment from S2G Ventures and Skyline Global Partners.
California marks 10 years of Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is marking the 10th anniversary of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), a law aimed at reducing overuse of groundwater and protecting water supplies.
FIRA USA to bring growers, tech leaders to California ag robotics show
The third edition FIRA USA’s ag robotics show will be in northern California this fall.
Reinke Manufacturing invests $12 Million in facility modernization
Reinke Manufacturing has announced a $12 million investment in modernizing and automating its manufacturing facilities.
USDA’s new Watersheds report enhances ag data for environmental policy insights
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the Watersheds report, which is new to the 2022 Census of Agriculture data series.
Water decisions aided by sensors
Lisa Tate, a fifth-generation grower in Santa Paula, said she knew something was amiss in a block of young avocado trees planted on her family’s ranch.
