Crop
Salt Happens: Understanding and Managing Soil Salinity
One of my favorite activities to do with my kids is going to the movies. They’re at a perfect age where every new superhero release is the greatest masterpiece ever made. As…
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Category: Irrigation
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Ag Industry
Climate Change and California Agriculture: What Crop Consultants Need to Know Now
California’s agriculture is a cornerstone of both the state and national economy, generating more than $60 billion in annual farm revenue from a diverse mix of more than 400 commodities and contributing…
Disease
Seven-Year Review of Watermelon Grafting Research Programs to Advance Long-Term Sustainability of Watermelon Production in California
Research on grafted watermelons in California has entered its seventh year since 2019. As adoption grows in acreage, economic gains and yield advantage, there is a need to review the development of…
Grapes
Soil Moisture Sensing Technologies and Their Applications for Irrigation Management in Grape Production
Grapevines are thought to be a relatively drought-tolerant species. However, in commercial production, they are usually irrigated to increase yield and profitability. The crop water requirements for grapevine varies by region. Through…
Irrigation
Hass Avocado Crop Water Consumption Affected by Various Environmental and Plant Factors
In California, avocado (Persea americana Mill.) is primarily grown in southern and central parts of the state along the coast where 88% (USDA-NASS 2023) of the avocados are grown in the United…
Irrigation
Flowmeters Can Make Fertigation More Precise
Growers will need to implement practices to protect groundwater from nitrate contamination to comply with the water quality regulations in California. Many growers now use drip irrigation to achieve higher efficiency with…
Irrigation
Advanced Crop Nutrition Management by Utilizing Continuous Fertigation
Over 90% of all almond acres farmed in California are using fertigation to deliver crop nutrition. How-ever, the statewide average for nitrogen use efficiency is still around 70%. This value of 70%…
Irrigation
The Role of Precision Agriculture in Optimizing Orchard Water Management in California
California’s orchards are an agricultural marvel, producing an incredible variety of fruit and nut crops that are enjoyed across the nation and around the world. From the sprawling almond and pistachio orchards…
Irrigation
Evaluation of Equipment for Improving Management of Drip Systems in Row Crops
With ever-stricter regulations, growers will need to implement best management practices that lessen water quality impairments to surface and groundwater. Also, implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act will require growers to…
Irrigation
California Sweet Cherry Water Use: Evapotranspiration, Postharvest Deficit Irrigation and Sweet Cherry Yield
California fruit growers are concerned with water resource limitations due to increased drought frequency. UCCE and UC researchers are collaborating to address these concerns with science-based methodology to irrigation management. Many growers…
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