Nebraska Producer, Gary Greving estimating a 2- to 5-bushel improvement with SDI As we move into a new year, it is sometimes helpful to take a moment to reflect on the previous. An issue that touched almost everyone last year was the drought. Some regions were affected worse than others, but the conclusion was the same: Water is […]
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This week, Toro announced its newest micro-irrigation product line, Thinwall Dripline. Ideal for applications such as subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) and semi-permanent crops, Thinwall Dripline is also great for growers who prefer a flat, molded emitter inside an extruded, thin-walled tube. The following are the features and benefits of Toro’s new Thinwall Dripline: Flat, molded emitter
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Some growers in the Midwest have seen “tremendous” yields with subsurface drip irrigation (SDI). According to a recent article in Midwest Producer, Neil Corey of McCook, Nebraska has been using subsurface drip irrigation on 40 acres of his own crop for 15 years, and has experienced the benefits of subsurface drip irrigation. Corey says that he has consistently seen yeilds 40-50% more with his subsurface drip irrigated
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John Wilde, the 2013 Farm Press High Cotton Award winner for the Southwest region, attributes his success to subsurface drip irrigation (SDI), conservation, and controlling root rot. To learn more about John and his award winning field, check out the full Farm Press article: http://southeastfarmpress.com/cotton/john-wilde-2013-farm-press-high-cotton-award-winner-southwest-region?page=3 Congratulations, John!
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The release of AquaFlow 3.2 is Toro’s latest update to its Drip Irrigation Design Software. AquaFlow 3.2 now allows users to design multi-sloped telescoping sub-mains, and to choose between English or Spanish languages and English or metric units. In addition, Toro’s new Thinwall dripline is supported in this new version which complements Aqua-Traxx® premium drip
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In honor of Veteran’s Day, Toro would like to say a special “thank you” to Archi’s Acres for all they do to support transitioning veterans. Watch the embedded video to learn more about Archi’s Acres and their inspiring Veterans Sustainable Agriculture Training (VSAT) program that has trained more than 100 veterans for careers in sustainable
Pumpkins aren’t just for kids anymore. Meticulous farmers throughout the country have become practically obsessive about growing giant pumpkins for regional and national contests. They belong to clubs that not only share information and camaraderie, but require “seed dues” to support their activities to “grow the big one”. Contestants fret all year – even emailing colleagues
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When installing a drip irrigation system, there are a lot of things you need to consider. So in order to get the most out of your drip irrigation system, it is best to consult your local dealer or drip irrigation designer. Check out this article on drip irrigation designs and how Don Masten of Ag Valley in Edison,
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It’s true, drip irrigation can save water and improve crop yield and production efficiency. But to maximize the investment, regular maintenance should be performed and start even before the drip irrigation system is installed. For the full story and some drip irrigation maintenance pointers, read Growing Produce’s latest article on the importance of drip irrigation maintenance and monitoring.
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After the year’s extreme drought and looming water restrictions, some field crop producers are adopting subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) to optimize their irrigation efficiency. Agriculture/Radio reporter Ken Anderson of Brownfield interviewed two drip irrigation pioneers and a local dealer at the 2012 Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island, Nebraska where they discussed their experiences, the future
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