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Neighborly Safeguards: How AB 732 Will Help Shield Farms from Abandoned Orchards
In a Nutshell: Listen to the Summary A not-unexpected side effect of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)…
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Category: Irrigation
Irrigation
The Nozzle: Small Part Plays Big Role in Orchard Care
The secret to conserving liquids in the orchard, from pesticides to water, rests in the humble nose of…
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Irrigation
Mitigating Stress with Management Decisions
Humans stress over many things in their lives. It turns out, trees do too. Many common stressors cannot…
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Irrigation
Answering the “How-To” Questions About Groundwater Recharge
Terra Nova Ranch General Manager Don Cameron knew groundwater availability was going to be a problem more than…
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Almonds
A Northern Perspective: Winter Considerations
After a scorching summer and warm fall, winter looks to be finally arriving. As I write this, chilling…
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Irrigation
Westlands Completes Phase One of Pasajero Recharge Project
The first phase of a long-term project by Westlands Water District to double its groundwater recharge capacity and…
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Irrigation
Irrigation Scheduling in Young, Nonbearing Trees is Equally Important as it is in Mature Orchards
In the early, nonbearing years, an orchard’s long-term health can be affected by overirrigation or underirrigation. Recognizing small…
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Irrigation
Stick to Shorter, More Frequent Irrigation Sets to Make Each Drop of Water Count
The heat is on! There isn’t a more critical time to get your irrigation dialed in than when…
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Irrigation
Groundwater Recharge Projects Taking Shape in Central Valley
Thanks to two wet years in a row, irrigation districts and individual growers have taken advantage of available…
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Irrigation
California’s New Salmon Strategy
Governor Gavin Newsom recently released his California Salmon Strategy for a Hotter, Drier Future. It is a 37-page…
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