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Irrigation
October 7, 2020
Startup uses beneficial bacteria to aid water quality
Project tests ability of robot to adjust irrigation systems
Techniques for almond irrigation boost efficiency
Irrigation project addresess variability in nut yields
Companies provide farmers with water-efficiency data
October 9, 2019
Timely irrigation helps control algae in rice fields
Fish provide nutrients to vegetables grown in water
Differences in soil types have influence on water holding
March 6, 2019
Water needs range depending on where alfalfa is planted
Buried drip results in better tomato quality and yields
Drip irrigation improves yields of Imperial sugar beets
October 10, 2018
Researcher outlines best timing for almond irrigation
Specialists study water needs of forage, field crops
Available tools help guide proper way to irrigate
Growers cut water use in Salinas Valley significantly
March 7, 2018
Almond growers may reduce their irrigation of young trees
Center pivot systems offer an irrigation alternative
Timing is important when deciding when to irrigate
Water conservation program pays off for growers
October 4, 2017
Advocate of subsurface drip systems offers some advice
Irrigation water testing recommended with spinach
Growers express interest in groundwater monitoring
July 5, 2017
Technology helps growers deal with water stress
Complex calculations help to determine crop needs
Maintaining drip system helps keep vineyards healthy
Sorghum provides growers with an alternative feed
Researchers find that alfalfa can produce during drought
March 1, 2017
Highly treated water gives irrigation boost to growers
Researchers come up with ways to reduce runoff
Drought provided additional incentive for irrigation efficiency
Specialists advise how to protect drip tape from rodents
October 5, 2016
Infrared light measures water stress in grapevines
Sand filters eliminate pathogens in irrigation water
July 6, 2016
UC researchers discuss pros and cons of using drip
Pump efficiency has big influence on water deliveries
New well pumps, meters show promise for efficiency
Deficit irrigation strategies analyzed for alfalfa fields
Cover crops, reduced tillage result in enriched soil
Drip and micro-sprinklers impact groundwater levels
Researchers focus on water needs of alfalfa fields
Stanford study describes deep Central Valley aquifers
March 2, 2016
Satellite imagery helps farmers plan their irrigation
Winter water provides needed groundwater source
Excess salt creates challenges for delta growers
Irrigation innovations save water and boost yields
October 7, 2015
Growers offered suggestions on capturing rain runoff
There are ways to reuse wastewater from wineries
CDFA grants help growers upgrade irrigation systems
Timing of deficit irrigation has direct impact on yields
July 8, 2015
Specialist describes drought management of alfalfa
Research focuses on water efficiency in rice production
Fresno State research looks at orchard water efficiency
March 4, 2015
Moisture/nitrogen sensors help reduce water use
Drones can be useful, but need to be used properly
Good irrigation management is needed during droughts
Young alfalfa plantings need highest quality water
October 8, 2014
Drought spurs more investment in new technology
Subsurface drip shows promise for Imperial alfalfa
Soil textures have different water-holding capacities
Soil-moisture test pinpoints water needs in almonds
UC studies groundwater recharge on farmland
July 9, 2014
Farmers, advisors look at possibilities for center pivots
Pajaro Valley farmers fight back salt intrusion
Small measures can help winegrape growers save water
Website helps interpret pressure-chamber readings
CSU Fresno farm feels impact of ongoing drought
March 5, 2014
Water: High technology, storage will both help, farmers say
Greenhouses combine fish and vegetable production
Strawberry growers gain from smart water use
Irrigation research goes wireless at Nickels Soil Lab
Precision instrument tracks water use with real-time data
October 9, 2013
Overhead irrigation, conservation tillage save time and money
Winegrape water requirements vary from variety to variety
Drip irrigation of alfalfa saves water, boosts yields
Almond and walnut irrigation research shows promise
July 10, 2013
New technology gathers, relays, analyzes irrigation data
Irrigation decisions made with computer-age precision
Long-term study gauges water, energy, carbon inputs
Center pivots may find a place on Central Valley dairies
February 13, 2013
Farmer looks constantly for ways to be more efficient
Soil quick test gives farmers information on fertilizer use
Vegetated ditches show promise in cleaning tailwater
October 10, 2012
Wireless sensors manage water use with text messages
Irrigation methods control growth in high-density pears
Farmers and UC test drip irrigation in alfalfa fields
July 11, 2012
Technology helps reduce water supply gap
Buried drip helps growers manage fertilizer gas
Pistachios can handle salty irrigation water to a point
Research enhances precision of nitrate management
Specialists outline best tools for determining water needs
February 15, 2012
CT workgroup, irrigation alliance form partnership
Low-cost, high-tech system improves alfalfa irrigation
Subsurface drip has benefit in some orchard situations
October 5, 2011
Homemade ‘Paso Panel’ helps growers assess water needs
Overhead irrigation makes headway at Grimmway Farms
Chemigation plays role in weed control in processed onions
Proper irrigation is important for citrus grove health
July 13, 2011
Good filtration keeps irrigation systems running smoothly
Seamless drip tape gains in popularity among growers
New rotator pop-up micro-sprinklers solve problems, farmers say
Pressure chamber testing has advantages in vineyards
From north to south, growers find ways to save water
February 16, 2011
Choosing correct filter may increase irrigation efficiency
Center pivot systems gain interest among state’s farmers
UC research shows ways to reduce water use in tomato fields
Researchers find variation in strawberry irrigation
Here’s help in reducing rodent populations in tomatoes
Satellite images provide ‘eagle-eye’ view of grapevine canopies
Innovative alfalfa growers turn to drip irrigation
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