California Growers Get Early Drought Warning Posted by David Eddy|March 22, 2022 State regulators warn growers that they soon must stop pulling irrigation water from major rivers – even earlier than last year.Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Latest Irrigation Information Worth Tapping Into for Produce Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|March 8, 2022 American Fruit Grower Senior Editor Tom Skernivitz says there’s plenty of resources available to whet appetites.
Cost Share Program Set To Buoy More Eco-Smart Farm Projects in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 24, 2022 St. Johns River Water Management District is accepting applications for farm projects that promote water conservation and reduce nutrient runoff.
Drip Irrigation Capability on the Rise for Vegetable Growers By Michael Cahn|February 23, 2022 A new, thin-walled drip tape saves on water and labor, and it’s good for the environment.
Ways to Monitor Water Quantity and Quality for Almonds By David Eddy|February 1, 2022 Growers need to watch how much they irrigate —and what’s in the water.
Being a Water Watcher Comes Natural for This Florida Grower By Paul Rusnak|January 31, 2022 Learn how Brooks Garland of Lee Peanut has been setting the bar for stewardship.
Irrigation Association Taps Into New Leadership Team Posted by Growing Produce Staff|January 25, 2022 Organization announces four newly appointed members of its Board of Directors.
Can Carbon-Neutral Farming Be Done? Braga Fresh Is Aiming for It By Carol Miller|January 5, 2022 This cool-season vegetable grower’s moon-shot goal to reach zero net emissions is propelling the operation to up its practices.
Study Shows Mobile Drip Irrigation Can Be a Winner for Watermelon By AgriLife Today|January 5, 2022 Learn more details about a project that compares two types of watering methods for producing high-quality vegetables.
To the Water Wise: On-Farm Recharge a Solution for Nut Growers By Thomas Skernivitz|December 21, 2021 Learn more about a study that illustrates the benefits of intentionally flooding orchards.
How Climate Change Is Putting the Clamps on California Ag By The Conversation|December 16, 2021 Distinguished University of California Professor of Engineering gives his educated take on why the state’s water troubles aren’t going away anytime soon.
Winning for Florida Waters: Tater Farms Recognized for Conservation Efforts By Frank Giles|December 4, 2021 Tri-County Agricultural Area operation saving thousands of gallons of water daily. Learn how they do it.
Drought Conditions Inspire Scientists To Take Closer Look at Irrigation for Pecans By American Society of Agronomy and Crop Science Society of America|November 26, 2021 Study results show the popular nut can endure continuous irrigation with brackish water for up to one year. After that, all bets are off.
By the Numbers: How the 2021 Wet Season in South Florida Stacks up Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 12, 2021 Despite another Atlantic hurricane season that exhausted its list of names, rainfall amounts across the Sunshine State stay the course.
You Should Listen to Walnut Trees Before Irrigation Application By David Eddy|November 9, 2021 Walnuts actually do better with deficit irrigation, but it’s hard to convince growers.
UC Davis To Lead Groundwater and Irrigated Agriculture Sustainability Study By Growing Produce Staff|October 18, 2021 Effort will develop ways to minimize risk from climate extremes for Southwest produce growers.
Going Dry: Can California Groundwater Supply Fully Recover from Drought? By UC Riverside News|October 4, 2021 Learn more about a new study that digs down deep into the true impact of arid climate conditions on irrigation reserve.
California Coastal Grape Growers Can Use Less Water During Drought Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|September 2, 2021 Study finds using less water in vineyards doesn’t compromise the quality of crops.
Wading Through Water Woes: California Growers Face Uncertain Future By David Eddy|August 31, 2021 State’s water situation grows increasingly dire, though fruit and nut growers should fare better than others in the long run.
New Vegetable Irrigation Methods for a New World By Carol Miller|August 25, 2021 As water scarcity increases, scientists around the globe are looking at growers’ options. Here are three studies with some interesting results.