Irrigation
Cover Crops, Groundwater and SGMA: A Complex Relationship
Growers in the west are facing more and more pressure to account for their water use. On May…
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Irrigation
Satellite-Based Irrigation Tools for More Precise Water Management in Avocado Orchards
The water requirement of a crop must be satisfied to achieve optimum potential yield. The crop water requirement…
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Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Plans Supporting Growers in Meeting Reporting Requirements
As water quality regulations intensify for California growers, the industry has drawn attention to crop consultants as a…
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Recent Advances in Date Palm Water Management
Dates (Phoenix dactylifera L.), one of the world’s oldest cultivated fruits, originated in the Middle East, with its…
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Do Wider Beds in Fresh Market Onion Production Increase Total Water Productivity?
Imperial County, located in Southern California, has a large agricultural sector with close to 500,000 acres in production.…
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Irrigation
The Dynamic Duo: Exploring the Synergy between Irrigation and Nutrient Management
As agriculture faces increasing pressure to produce more food with less resources, the role of irrigation and nutrient…
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Pulling the Trigger for the Start of Irrigation in the Spring: Too Much Too Soon for Walnuts?
Walnuts are generally regarded as very sensitive to water stress. Severe stress and defoliation can occur when irrigation…
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Irrigation
The Agronomy of Water
Water ties all aspects of crop production together and is the largest input on most farm operations on…
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Irrigation Tools and Information for Efficient Water Management in California Avocado Production Systems
In California, avocados are primarily grown in southern and central parts of the state along the coast. These…
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Soil Microbes are Key Partners for Drought Management
Management practices that improve soil health and soil quality have gained considerable attention over the past few years,…
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