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The Future of Groundwater Management
Most experts agree that using satellites to monitor groundwater is the future for California agriculture. Satellite measurements are…
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Category: Irrigation
Irrigation
Prevent Water Stress in the Central Valley and Set Trees Up for Bearing Next Year’s Crop
This year, long-range weather forecasts from the National Weather Service call for above-normal temperatures for the southern half…
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Irrigation
A Pound of Brrrrr: Late-Season Irrigation Can Help Prevent Freeze Damage to Walnut Trees
Walnut growers, particularly those in the northern Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys, used to view sudden fall freezes…
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Almonds
Almond Irrigation Systems of the Future
Implementation of new irrigation system technologies and strategies is continuously on tree nut growers’ minds. Irrigation systems of…
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Irrigation
Pest, Nutrition and Irrigation Considerations in a Lean Year
Low almond prices may encourage almond growers to reduce or alter management inputs for pests, nutrition and irrigation…
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Irrigation
Irrigation Management Considerations for Summer
The health experts recommend 6 to 10 cups of water per day for the average human depending on…
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Irrigation
What We Learned from the Last Drought and What We Can Do to Mitigate Future Water Shortages
California is once again heading into a dry year with memories of the last drought all too fresh.…
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Irrigation
Early Season Water Management in Walnut
When should growers start irrigating? “Short answer: wait for the tree to tell you when it needs water,”…
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Irrigation
Smart Irrigation Technology Can Help with Water Management Decisions
Almond growers determined to get ‘more crop per drop’ heard some new takes on smart irrigation technology at…
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Irrigation
Delaying Irrigation Offers Benefits in Walnuts and Almonds
Six years of UC research has shown that walnut growers may be able to delay starting irrigation by…
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