Irrigation
Alternative Field Crops Promoted as Groundwater Access Tightens
Grain and forage crops are being promoted as viable alternatives to permanent plantings as groundwater access declines in many California…
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Irrigation
Tree Nut Growers Have to Be More Precise to Keep Yields Up
Congratulations on another good harvest! Growers are the backbone of our existence and the reason the United States, and more importantly the…
Irrigation
Improving Infiltration and Reducing Ponding: Practical Solutions for Tree Nut Growers
Ideally, every droplet of water that goes through the irrigation system will touch the soil surface, move down and out, and supply the necessary…
Almonds
Nickels Soil Lab, a Research Legacy Rooted in California’s Toughest Soils
In the heart of Arbuckle, Calif., Nickels Soil Lab has quietly shaped the way tree nut growers farm for more than six decades. From drip irrigation…
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Innovative Water Strategies Aim to Restore Central Valley Aquifers
California’s ongoing groundwater overdraft challenges are pushing growers, water managers and policymakers to find sustainable solutions that…
Irrigation
Keeping a Full Tank: ‘Continuous Fertigation’ Nitrogen Mirrors Tree Demand, Providing Right Rate at the Right Time from the Right Source
Devin Clarke is taking the 4Rs of nutrient management to the next level at a farm-scale almond trial west of Modesto. As agronomy solutions manager…
Irrigation
Top 5 Ways to Verify Your Irrigation System Is Delivering as Promised
Efficiency of an orchard irrigation system, particularly in a high-value tree nut crop, is the plan, but verifying that the level of efficiency…
Almonds
A Northern Perspective: June
Summer is here and hull split is just weeks away. June is when kernel dry weight begins to accumulate rapidly and the flower buds for the next crop…
Irrigation
Smart Irrigation and Nutrient Planning Build Strong Young Orchards
As California tree nut growers face mounting pressure to conserve water and comply with evolving regulations, effective irrigation management has…
Ag Industry
Neighborly Safeguards: How AB 732 Will Help Shield Farms from Abandoned Orchards
A not-unexpected side effect of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) on some regions in the Central Valley is a reported uptick in the…