The drip irrigation system must be monitored and operated. It cannot be stressed enough how important the first two categories (flow meters and pressure gauges) are to assess performance and guidance for operation, and how important the last two categories (valves and controllers) are to deriving the maximum benefit from a drip irrigation system. System Flow […]
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Welcome to DripTips – Toro’s drip irrigation blog and educational website. Whether you’re just getting started or want to know how to get the most out of your drip irrigation system, you’re in the right place. Here, you’ll find drip irrigation best practices, how-to guides, tips, trends, videos, design tools, case studies, and links to the latest drip irrigation news.
Five-bale cotton yields would impress anybody. So when West Texas Cotton Farmer, William Carlton, averaged 2,575 pounds-per acre (five bales) on his 40-acre field with subsurface drip irrigation, he was pleased to say the least.
Carlton’s drip irrigation is spaced 80 inches apart and says his 1511 cotton variety “jumped out of the ground.”
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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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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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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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The Wiregrass Research and Extension Center held a field demonstration near Headland, Alabama on August 29, 2012. As presented by the Extension’s Agronomist/Regional Agent, Brandon Dillard, the above video presents their findings and the benefits of subsurface drip irrigation on corn.
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As the worst drought in 50 years grips the nation’s farmland, some Nebraska producers are seeing increased yields using significantly fewer water resources. The trick, they say, is using Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) to deliver water and nutrients directly to the roots of their crops. This is in contrast to applying water to the surface
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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 new and existing micro-irrigation systems for row, field and permanent crops. The resource comes in
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