Irrigation and water management
KETOS now detects ammonia, nitrates, sulfates in water
KETOS, Inc., a water intelligence innovator, announced on June 21 that its KETOS SHIELD now monitors for additional parameters including ammonia, nitr... more »
California growers face additional water cuts
With 60% of the state now in extreme drought conditions, state officials are warning water-right holders that they should expect more curtailments dur... more »
UCCE offering water measurement, reporting courses
California water-rights holders are required by state law to measure and report the water they divert from surface streams. For people who wish to tak... more »
CA Farm Bureau president urges action to achieve water promises
As California farmers and ranchers face another year of drought and cutbacks in water deliveries, a page out of history served as a reminder that the ... more »
International Fresh Produce Association comments on proposed ag water changes
Support for regulations with flexibility that allow fruit and vegetable growers to manage risks unique to their production environment as well as call... more »
Drought means no water for many California irrigators
Zero. That's how much water is being allocated to Central Valley Project irrigation contractors north and south of the delta this year. The U.S. Bu... more »
Southeast growers try precision irrigation, doing more with less
Organic growers are all about responsible use of natural resources, so tools to do more growing with less water might be a welcome addition. Produce ... more »
Arizona’s Duncan Family Farms invests in high-tech irrigation
Goodyear, Arizona-based Duncan Family Farms, a family-owned grower of more than 7,000 acres of certified organic produce, recently announced the insta... more »