irrigation and water management

Chop Evans, large Georgia pecan grower, dies

Chop Evans, a major Georgia pecan grower who grew pecans on thousand of central Georgia acres, has died. Charles Baisden "Chop" Evans, Jr., died Nov. 6. He was 73. Evans was president of Evans L... more »

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., transforming a moderate drought from 2020 to 2022 into an "exceptional" event... more »

Almanac, WiseConn join forces to expand AI-enabled smart irrigation

Almanac, an agricultural tech provider, has teamed up with WiseConn to boost precision irrigation for farmers worldwide. This partnership integrates WiseConn’s irrigation control hardware with Alman... more »

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, highlighting trends in water use and irrigation practices among American farm... more »

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. Agriculture holds a unique double opportunity to reverse adverse climate chang... more »

Land values plunge as groundwater law dims farm prospects

The value of farmland in parts of the San Joaquin Valley, California’s agricultural heartland, has fallen rapidly this year as commodity prices lag and implementation of the state’s Sustainable Gr... more »

Editor’s Letter: Technology innovations

Welcome to National Nut Grower’s September/October issue! As harvest season is wrapping up, there is always time for growers to think about technology and how it can assist in so many tasks and also... more »

Maintaining and managing water quality in almond orchards

Water quality management in almond orchards is important for ensuring a successful crop. Mike Wade, executive director of the California Farm Water Coalition, noted most efforts focus largely on co... more »

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 innovat... more »

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. The investment aims to strengthen Exacto’s lea... more »