Irrigation and water management
Veg Connections: Heat-tolerant broccolini can integrate with clover living mulch
Many vegetable production systems rely on tillage to manage weed pressure that threatens cash crop yields. This heavy reliance on tillage is detrimental to the health of the soil and increases the likelihood of soil... more »
Good Humus Produce’s community mindset
Good Humus Produce is a small, family-owned farm located in the picturesque Hungry Hollow valley of Northern California. Founded in 1976 by Jeff and Annie Main, the farm spans 30 acres of certified organic land... more »
National Onion Association applauds Mexico water agreement
The National Onion Association (NOA) is lauding a long-awaited water agreement between the U.S and Mexico. After a prolonged advocacy effort, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has successfully brokered an agreement with Mexico to release... more »
Crop bed changes boost Florida farms water efficiencies
Lipman Family Farms wanted to mitigate flood risk associated with heavy rain on their 2,000-acre farm in Naples. As general manager, Lucas Conran helps oversee seven farming operations for Lipman in Florida and other states... more »
Sensory help: Equipment tech saves water in fields
Because managing irrigation can be difficult, Extension researchers are developing equipment that can improve water flow management to more efficiently irrigate fruit and vegetables. By helping growers reduce pest and disease spraying, the sensors being... more »
Red Sun Farms relies on high tech to grow year-round produce
Red Sun Farms stands as one of North America’s largest, fully vertically integrated high-tech greenhouse growing operations. With complete ownership and control of the entire process, from seed selection to retail delivery, the company ensures... more »
Ground resilience: Water conservation, sustainable practices improve land, plant health
Despite a changing climate, improving soil health can help improve ground resiliency. Several years of improved soil health practices can strikingly change land so much that a grower can walk into a field after a... more »
AgTech partnership to help with irrigation
Almanac, an agricultural tech provider, is partnering with another tech company to advance precision irrigation for growers globally. Almanac's partnership with WiseConn is designed to integrate smart irrigation solutions into Almanac's platform to help optimize... more »
Irrigation supplier Rivulis working with growers to fight climate change
Growers, through irrigation, can help fight climate change, according to Rivulis, a micro and drip irrigation supplier. Agriculture holds a unique double opportunity to reverse adverse climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and removing... more »
West Coast Tomato Growers combine tradition, innovation
West Coast Tomato Growers is a longstanding generational farm that showcases diversity and supports military veterans. Founded in 1939 by Harry Singh Sr., Harry Singh and Sons built an agricultural legacy in Oceanside, California. The... more »