irrigation

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 »

New sensors could be ‘game changer’, says hydrology and irrigation professor

A variety of sensors have been on the market for years to measure soil moisture, but the holy grail of precision irrigation is measuring the tree’s stem water potential. more »

CODA Farm Technologies announces use of smartphone for remote monitoring and control of any irrigation pump

A universal retrofit option, FarmHQ allows users to upgrade their irrigation equipment with one simple installation and use the same monitoring and control system, providing significant financial savings and less stress. 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 »

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. more »

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. more »

Ceres Imaging announces integration partnership with WiseConn

The end-to-end solution includes installing, monitoring and maintaining soil moisture probes as part of Ceres Imaging precision irrigation services. more »

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