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Tag Archives: irrigation efficiency
Drip Irrigation Benefits Crops, Water and Habitat for California Farmer
During times of water scarcity, like California’s recent drought, it’s tempting to take on a binary view of the world. This was definitely the case with agriculture, which appeared to be at odds with everyone: farms vs. fish, farm vs. cities, farms vs. regulators. As a dominant water user in the state, they were easy targets.
But when one digs deeper, it’s obvious that many in the agricultural community want to move beyond this debate and do things differently. Yes growing food and fiber takes water, but there are plenty of farmers laser-focused on improving irrigation efficiency, maximizing multi-benefit solutions and striking a balance between growing crops and preserving the environment. Continue reading
Irrigation Efficiency: Best Practices to Keep in Mind for Drip Irrigation, Tree Fruit Growers
Irrigation efficiency is all about irrigating at the right time and the right place.
The majority of requests to a plant doctor – 80 per cent — are water-related. Not insects or disease but water! One of California’s foremost experts on irrigation efficiency shared this statistic with tender fruit growers at the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention. Continue reading
Tulare World Ag Expo showcases 50 Year Evolution of Irrigation
Amidst one of the worst droughts in California’s history water remains at the forefront of agricultural issues, and as the World Ag Expo in Tulare celebrates 50 years one can see how irrigation techniques have changed throughout the world and state.
“50 years ago we were flood irrigating you know, gravity siphon pipe irrigating,” said Inge Bisconer, Toro Micro Irrigation. Continue reading
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Tagged advantages of drip irrigation, agriculture irrigation, agriculture technology, california agriculture, california drought, drip irrigation, farm show, irrigation efficiency, irrigation technology, micro-irrigation, Tulare, World Ag Expo
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Webinar: The role of Uniformity in Irrigation Water Efficiency
Irrigation water efficiency is a priority for producers in the United States and is impacted by field uniformity. Uniformity issues may result in over irrigation, however, new technology and science can bring potential solutions.
This Monday, July 25, Western Growers Association will host a Lunch & Learn webinar that will highlight findings of a recent study conducted in key produce regions in California and provide participants with some practical ideas to address differences in uniformity and efficiency. Continue reading
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Tagged Distribution Uniformity, drip irrigation efficiency, drip irrigation uniformity, drip irrigation webinar, irrigation efficiency, irrigation uniformity, irrigation water efficiency, water efficiency, water use efficiency, Western Growers, Western Growers Association
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The Toro Company Recognizes World Water Day with Efforts to Promote Water Efficiency
Today is United Nations World Water Day 2016, promoting awareness of serious regional water shortages around the world and the search for solutions to the critical threats these scarce water supplies pose to humanity. The Toro Company is a worldwide leader in the development of innovative water-preservation technologies for turf and agricultural irrigation applications. In recognition of the company’s commitment to driving water sustainability, Toro was invited to the nation’s capital today to participate in the White House Water Summit. Continue reading
Colorado Agriculture Energy Efficiency Program
Colorado’s agricultural industry faces direct energy expenses of more than $400 million annual that account for 7% of the industry’s overall expenses. Now there is a new statewide dairy and irrigation energy efficiency program available to ag producers.
The new initiative, geared toward dairies and irrigators, will provide energy services to a minimum of 80 agricultural producers annually for three years. Program participants will receive: Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture irrigation, aqua-traxx drip tape, colorado, Colorado agriculture, Colorado Department of Agriculture, Colorado Energy Office, drip irrigation benefits, drip irrigation economics, energy efficiency, Energy Efficiency Program, financial benefits of drip irrigation, grant funding, irrigation efficiency, irrigation efficiency program
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Water Use Efficiency in Alfalfa on The Water Zone
Alfalfa’s been getting a bad rap lately, thanks in part to the drought currently affecting much of the western United States. This Thursday, January 14th, at 6p.m. PST on The Water Zone Radio Show, join special guest-hosts Inge Bisconer and Paul McFadden as they discuss water use efficiency in alfalfa. Continue reading
Posted in California Drought, Drip Irrigation News, Drought
Tagged agriculture water use, Alfalfa, california agriculture, california drought, crop water use, drip irrigation on alfalfa, irrigation efficiency, The Water Zone, The Water Zone Radio Show, Water Conservation, water efficiency, water use
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CDFA: $16 Million SWEEP Funding for CA Water Saving Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced that another $16 million in State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) funding has been released for projects within California. The CDFA will be accepting applications immediately, and will continue receiving applications until Friday, January 8, 2016 at 5:00p.m. PST.
The funding will provide financial assistance to implement irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gases and save water at California agricultural operations. The funding is made available through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, from proceeds of California’s Cap‐and‐Trade program. Continue reading
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Tagged California, california agriculture, California Emergency Drought Relief Act, cdfa, drip irrigation, financial assistance, financial benefits of drip irrigation, grant funding, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, irrigation efficiency, irrigation efficiency program, micro-irrigation, State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, SWEEP funding, water efficiency, water efficient technology
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Staples Irrigation Efficiency Program Update
Get in touch with Staples Energy ASAP about any projects that save energy and use less water – projects must be approved by PG&E and installed by November 30th. There’s still time to get these incentives if you act fast.
The Irrigation Efficiency Program is offered by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in collaboration with Staples Energy to help growers achieve both energy and water savings through more efficient irrigation equipment. Continue reading
Posted in California Drought, Drip Irrigation News, Drought
Tagged drip irrigation sytem, energy efficiency, incentives, irrigation efficiency, irrigation efficiency program, irrigation technology, low-pressure irrigation efficiency rebate program, Staples Energy, water efficiency, water savings
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Water Technology and The California Drought Summit
On July 10, 2015, Toro Micro-Irrigation was invited by Governor Brown to attend the “Water Technology and The California Drought Summit” at CalEPA headquarters.
The 2015 Summit on Water Technology and the California Drought explored existing and upcoming technologies that can be more broadly deployed to strengthen California’s drought resiliency. Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture water use, california agriculture, california drought, California Emergency Drought Relief Act, conserving water, drip irrigation, energy efficiency, irrigation efficiency, San Luis Canal Company, water efficiency, water technology, water use
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Farmer Solves Water Woes with Subsurface Drip Irrigation
When Jim Bahrenburg looks across the land he’s worked in the Monument and Kimberly areas, he sees buried treasure.
That treasure isn’t gold, but water.
Drawn from the North Fork John Day River, this water flows through small underground tubes to gradually irrigate blocks of land for crops. Starting on the North Fork Ranch in the Kimberly area, Bahrenburg said he first planted rye to choke out the thistles on what was just a neglected pasture, and then continued the transformation by planting row crops.
Today the land produces corn, onions, beets, peppers, squash and dill. Continue reading
Staples 2015 Irrigation Efficiency Program
The Staples Irrigation Efficiency program will provide incentives to any irrigation design which can demonstrate energy/water savings. The program will offer almost unlimited possibilities for submitting savings for rebates instead of only two “deemed” projects with set values for incentives. Continue reading