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How to Mix a Stock Fertilizer Solution for Injectors

Posted on September 29, 2015 by torodriptips

Many greenhouse and nursery operations use fertilizer injectors, also known as proportioners, to deliver precise concentrations of water-soluble nutrients to plants through irrigation systems. Injectors pull a concentrated fertilizer solution from a stock tank and add it to the irrigation water. Continue reading →

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Agriculture Irrigation Systems

Posted on March 12, 2013 by torodriptips

The agricultural business produces the food, fiber, and fuel that enhance people’s lives all over the world. Water is an essential ingredient to crop production, and where rainfall does not occur naturally, or in the right amount at the right Read the full article…

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Drip Irrigation Guide: Owner’s Manual

Posted on March 11, 2013 by torodriptips

The Drip Irrigation Owner’s Manual was developed by Toro to be a comprehensive drip irrigation guide for both new and existing row, field, and permanent crop growers. The manual helps growers take full advantage of the precise, efficient, and practical benefits of a drip irrigation system. Topics include drip irrigation system overview, starting-up your drip irrigation system, basic system operation, fertigation, chemigation, salinity management, system maintenance, and maximizing your investment. The Drip Irrigation Owner’s Manual heavily references both government and academic sources, is beautifully illustrated, and is simply written in lay terms. Continue reading →

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Drip Irrigation Owner’s Manual – Second Edition

Posted on July 5, 2012 by torodriptips

Toro has just released the second edition of its Drip Irrigation Owner’s Manual.  It is now available for purchase and/or free download from www.toro.com.  This 129-page, four-color, fully illustrated, spiral-wound document is a comprehensive guide to the operation and maintenance of both Read the full article…

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