Water
Washington State water project expands grower options
A unique five-year study in Washington’s Columbia River Basin, which has some of the most intensively irrigated land in the U.S., is looking at how to make the most of the available water. “Technology for... more »
Drone workshop to help growers scheduled
The University of Arizona (UA) is scheduling a workshop designed to help growers considering using drones. The Easy Drone Use for Better Farms Workshop is scheduled for Jan. 31. The workshop will be presented in-person... more »
Avoiding errors helps Leger & Son successfully grow watermelons
Before Leger & Son can harvest a single watermelon, there are many considerations: soil health, pests and disease challenges, and water availability. Nearly six decades after the family began farming watermelons, the third-generation company grows... more »
Study: Global aquaponics market to soar
The global aquaponics market size was $493 million in 2022 and is expected to reach $1.1 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR (Compound annual growth rate) of 9.8% during the 2022-2031 forecast period, according... more »
Consider automatic irrigation control systems
Many growers are interested in using an automatic irrigation controller to manage their irrigation system due to their potential benefits. Being able to turn an irrigation system on and off remotely or automatically can reduce... more »
Researchers attack emerging threat to watermelon, cucumber production
Growers of cucurbits — which include melons, pumpkin, squash and cucumbers — face numerous challenges in production, leading to decreased profitability and less produce on grocery shelves. Weeds, insect pests and plant diseases are prominent... more »
Veg Connections: Building organic matter in sandy soils
Soil organic matter (SOM) is often considered the foundation of a healthy soil because it mediates many biological, chemical and physical soil properties — from water holding capacity to nutrient availability. Strategies for building SOM... more »
Sakata appointed Colorado ag water policy advisor
The Colorado Department of Agriculture has hired onion grower Robert Sakata to serve as the state's first agricultural water policy advisor. Legislators approved the funding for the position to engage with Colorado farmers and ranchers... more »
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