Does Evapotranspiration Work for Vegetable Crops? By Michael Cahn|September 16, 2020 New tools do the daunting calculations to determine irrigation schedules for you. Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
3 Benefits of Propane Irrigation Systems for Florida Farmers By Michael Newland|September 12, 2020 Learn more how this clean source of energy can be affordable and efficient.
Data Drives Conservation on Florida Blue Farms By Frank Giles|August 31, 2020 Soil probes and weather stations allow Brittany Lee to make smart choices on irrigation and nutrient management.
Land Grant Experts Talk Irrigation in Northeast Vegetable Crops Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 26, 2020 A severe drought a few seasons ago caused growers to take a closer look at how irrigation can help them produce more food with less.
How Jones Potato Farm Feeds People and Protects Resources By Frank Giles|August 3, 2020 Irrigation efficiency and nutrient management are major priorities for the Florida operation.
Pulsed-Drip Irrigation Progress for Raspberries By Thomas Skernivitz|July 14, 2020 Water-use efficiency study in PNW results in 7% increase in crop production.
Giving Special Treatment to Watering Your Fruit By Thomas Skernivitz|July 7, 2020 In the midst of COVID-19, the quality of irrigated water grows in importance.
New Water Law Will Tighten BMP Rules in Florida By Frank Giles|July 6, 2020 More frequent inspection and new record keeping requirements key elements of the legislation.
Mean Season in Florida: Living on the Edge of Drought and Deluge By Paul Rusnak|May 21, 2020 The 2020 hurricane season is lurking as parts of the state continue to be parched.
Creative Ways to Manage Groundwater for Vegetable Crops By Michael Cahn|May 13, 2020 California usually gets the rainfall it needs. It just happens when growers do not need it.
Will Drip Replace Overhead Irrigation in Farm Fields? By Matthew J. Grassi|May 6, 2020 Water conservation, labor shortages, and food safety concerns are spurring the adoption of drip irrigation in new crops.
Parts of Florida Dealing With Drought Conditions Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 29, 2020 Water management officials look to ramp up restrictions as the dry season goes out with a bang.
New Water Projects Help Peru Power up Specialty Crop Growth By Frank Giles|March 8, 2020 Hundreds of thousands of acres to come into production on the desert coast of the country. Learn why American growers should take notice.
Tell Us All About Your Smart Farming Ideas [Opinion] By Carol Miller|January 22, 2020 We want to hear from you about what you’ve done to answer the challenges on your farm.
2 Eco-Friendly Florida Farm Projects Come up Big Winners Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 15, 2019 Find out who will be sharing nearly $473k in cost-share funding to fuel efforts that will save water usage and drastically reduce nutrient loads.
Tips to Prevent Sprinklers From Getting Plugged in the Orchard By Wesley K. Asai|November 14, 2019 Air vents are a common entry point for pests, and may need screening.
A Way to Grow More Grapes With Less Water By Christina Herrick|November 1, 2019 Promising research from Washington State University shows direct root zone irrigation can save precious resource.
Cost-Share to Float 13 More Water-Wise Farm Projects in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 25, 2019 The St. Johns River Water Management District has funded 85 ag-based conservation initiatives over the last four years. Learn who made the list this time.
How to Optimize Irrigation in Vegetable Fields With Weather Data By Michael Cahn | Lee Johnson|September 25, 2019 How little can you irrigate without risking a lower yield — even water-hungry crops like celery?
The New Scoop to Keep Citrus Roots Healthy By Frank Giles|August 6, 2019 Grower John Paul looks to subsurface irrigation to provide benefits in new South Florida planting.