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This article discusses four new challenges faced by almond growers in the Sacramento Valley when establishing and managing 'Monterey' almond trees. These challenges include water stress, yellow curled leaf/yellowing 'Monterey', leafing failure, and sudden branch dieback. Excess water and insufficient water have both been linked to these problems, and finding the right balance is crucial. The article emphasizes the need for further research and encourages growers to share their experiences to aid in understanding and managing these issues. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on how to manage in a deficit irrigation scenario. Topics include the full control of the system through telemetry allows the irrigator to monitor, the big step toward achieving this goal is reducing evaporative losses by improving irrigation efficiency, and the ability of the water to effectively reach the ground after leaving the nozzle.

The article reports on the BIGGEST CHALLENGE for 2022, by far, for three experienced, successful Oklahoma peanut farmers will be managing costs, and Merlin Schantz, Charles Keahey, and Justin Miller discussed how they are approaching the season during a panel discussion at the recent Oklahoma Peanut EXPO in Weatherford.

The article features irrigation technologies unveiled during the Husker Harvest Days farm show held in Grand Island, Nebraska in September 2022, which includes the McMag2000 mag meter from McCrometer, the IC-10 Sensor Monitor from Irrometer, and the Autonomous Pivot irrigation system from Autonomous Pivot.

The article offers information on the Texas Plant Protection Association Conference to be held in Bryan, Texas from December 6 to 7, 2022.

The article focuses on the high-yielding production and development of peanuts. The article discusses the sustainable growth and production of peanuts by studying irrigation levels, water use and quality. It is suggested that communicating with clients, farmers and maintaining production is necessary.

The article highlight views of farmer Jeff Posey on the importance of water quality in irrigation. It mentions that high salinity limits what farmers in the area can do before planting. It also mentions that subsurface drip still has salt issues but improve irrigation efficiency and prevent evaporation loss and keep water off the leaves.

The article discusses the strategies of produce growers in the U.S. to maximize their water usage. Topics covered include the water management strategies of Eaton, Colorado-based Fagerberg Produce owned by Lynn Fagerberg and Clewiston, Florida-based C&B Farms owned by Chuck Obern and tips for water conservation and irrigation management.

The article offers information on 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conferences virtually on January 5-7, 2021 in U.S.

The article announces Seth Byrd, Oklahoma state university assistant professor and extension cotton specialist is the 2020 recipient of the Dr. J. Tom Cothren Award for Outstanding Research in Cotton.

The article offers a review of the Virtual Predictor tool launched by CropMetrics.

The article reports that water management technology in farmers with irrigation for crop yield stability understand the need to use water as efficiently and as economically as possible. Topics include Crop options, soil conditions, and other factors may affect return on investment for soil moisture sensors; and Data-informed irrigation decisions can help reduce those yield losses. Producers with large acreage to manage might not have resources to physically test their fields for moisture.

The article talks about efficient irrigation management system among California's stone fruit growers focusing on water use patterns for french prunes. Topics include evapotranspiration, deficit or regulated deficit irrigation (RDI), stem water potential (SWP), impacts of water stress on vegetation growth, effects of postharvest water stress on fruit size, and drought management.

By Johnny Eppich, Digital Editor jeppich@meistermedia.com AVG DRONES ANDIMAGERY SPECIAL COVERAGE: FARM EQUIPMENT 19% Irrigation management software Irrigation management software use irrigation technology IRRIGATIONTECHNOLOGY l 38% 32% Irrigation sensors use production software PRODUCTIONSOFTWARE wa 68% 13% Disease prediction 20% Yield monitoring systems 40% Weather prediction software 18% Yield data analysis systems 32% Grid soil sampling technology use management software MANAGEMENTSOFTWARE tw 33% 4% Remote connectivity 15% Custom software 17% Labor management 6% Logistics software 16% Traceability software AI OR AUTOMATION 5% AI and deep learning software 11% Automated weeders 11% Automated harvesters 15% Automated planters 40% Automated steering OR AUTOMA N harvesters use some form of AI or automation 52% use some form of GPS GPS/GIS 44% 7% GPS/GIS for analysis 9% GPS/GIS to monitor subsurface drip 39% GPS/GIS technology for general use use technology that grants remote capability REMOTE CAPABILITY 5% use telemetry 26% use handheld and remote technology o 28% Which Precision Agriculture Tools Do Vegetable Growers Use? 14 March • 2021 | GrowingProduce.com There's a lot of hype about some advanced technology in the vegetable industry. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the irrigation management projects to help farmers to conserve water and increase agricultural productivity in Georgia. It discusses the goals of the project the Flint Irrigation Scheduling tool (FIST) developed by the partnership between the Flint River Soil, and several Water Districts in helping farmers to conserve water. It discusses the use of the agricultural technology and soil- water balance model in FIST to conserve water.

The article focuses on the irrigation barriers for the growers which affect the crop yield in Alabama. San Fowler, director of the Auburn University Water Resources Center in Alabama, states that several barriers exist for growers including access to water, lack of capital and land rent issues. It further informs about the development of the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program which helps the growers in increasing the irrigation efficiency.

El artículo presenta una entrevista a Lucila Quintana Acuña, Presidenta de Conveagro, y Virgilio Acuña Peralta, Congresista de Lambayeque. Temas discutidos incluyen la gestión de recursos de tierra y agua en la agricultura, y los cambios que se esperan introducirse en la gestión de agricultura por el nuevo presidente de Perú Ollanta Humala.

The article offers tips for fruit growers on reducing irrigation water runoff in their orchards, according to a six-part series of reports titled "Reducing Runoff From Irrigated Lands" from the University of California in Davis. Growers are advised to make changes to the design or use of an sprinkler irrigation system or the orchard floor to reduce runoff. The four types of flowmeters, which can be used to measure irrigation flow, are outlined. Storing runoff from winter rains is recommended.

The article highlights innovation in irrigation industry for irrigation management. It mentions VRI-iS, a software launched by Valley Irrigation to support farm water use during the fall farm show season featuring Irrigation scheduling, control for variable-rate irrigation, and economical benefits. It also mentions drawback of X-Tec Drive, a DC motor used in irrigation system.

The article reports on the statement of Jason Woodward, Texas Agri-Life Extension pathologist and peanut specialist at Lubbock Research and Extension Center, regarding factors for efficient peanut production. Included are the irrigation management, weed control, and disease management. He urges producers to know their limitations which include the rotation options, availability of water, and the market type they grow.

The article discusses how cotton growers in the U.S. cut costs in 2016. It states the need to increase crop yields to reduce costs and the proper management of irrigation. It notes that if growers start clean and hammer weeds early, they can reduce extra costs. It recommends the use of yellow herbicide and make timely application of Sequence or Roundup/Dual to hold pigweed.

The article evaluates ReflexConnect injection system from Agri-Injectfor irrigation management featuring on-off control, rate selection, and alarm configuration operated from laptop, tablet or smartphone.

The article highlights impact of technology development in irrigation system on ecosystem including concern for water conservation; internet-connected sensors providing more valuable information for water management, and advancement plans for irrigation networks.

The article offers brief information on the Raindancer Global Positioning System (GPS)-enabled monitor and control system for tracking irrigation systems.

The article previews the CropX moisture sensors and the Smart CheckBook application for irrigation management f rom CropX Technologies, to be launched on April 1, 2018.

The article offers information on a the collaborative effort to improve use of agricultural sensor technologies by sensor maker Vinduino and other companies, under which the eVineyard application was connected with a long-range wireless data connection managed by the Things Network. It states that Things Network is a global community, building a global internet of things (IoT) network, and mentions approach makes vineyard irrigation easier and more precise to increase water saving.

The article offers information on an update of the web-based irrigation control software FieldNet from Lindsay.

The article offers information on how to make a wise limited water irrigation decisions. Topics mention including paying attention to the current and expected patterns of weather with the crop water use reports, utilizing the soil moisture sensors which plays a critical role in crop production and knowing the level of the soil moisture preplant.

The article reflects on farm management strategies adopted by Annie Dee, owner of the Dee River Ranch located in Aliceville, Alabama. It informs that Dee will be honored with 2013 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Exposition Southeastern Farmer of the year award at the 36th Annual Sunbelt Agricultural Expositions in Georgia from October 15-17, 2013. It states that Dee emphasizes on irrigation to enhance the agricultural productivity and aims to have 100 percent of the row crop acreage irrigated.

The author discusses the importance of irrigation management to the efficient use of water for vegetables. He is critical on the skills and knowledge of irrigators in managing irrigation system for the crop. He mentions several decision support tools including soil moisture sensors and flow meters. He also discusses the estimates of crop evapotranspiration (ET).

The article provides ten steps for proper transplant production. Sanitation for the greenhouse is presented including the use of precise product labels. The importance of good ventilation and air circulation is discussed along with tray selection. The criticality of seed quality is explained as well as the growing media. Other steps involve irrigation management, nutrient management, and lighting. Best control for pests and diseases is provided together with the process of hardening off.

The article discusses why growers in the U.S. should take a scientific approach to irrigation scheduling. A scientific approach to irrigation scheduling will help maximize water use. A scientific approach needs consistency in recording and analyzing data/observations. Factors that influence crop production and irrigation scheduling management include water supply, crop, soil, and irrigation system.

The article discusses the use of zone approach in water application in agricultural irrigation systems. It presents the insight of Travis Hassebrook, precision irrigation specialist at Crossroads GPS, on the options available for farmers to gain more control of legacy systems, such as the Irrigate-IO systems being offered by his company that works with Trimble technology.

An interview with farmer Brandon Christiansen, on different irrigation technologies for irrigation monitoring and control, is presented in which he discussed topics including the importance of global positioning system (GPS), considering web portals, and operating irrigation telemetry.

The article examines the effectiveness of irrigation scheduling through soil moisture analysis in improving vegetable crop quality, yield and profits. It discusses how managing root zone moisture helps protect crops from salinity. It also recommends ways on the proper distribution of soil water into the crop root zone.

The article offers information on irrigation scheduling through soil moisture analysis. Soil moisture monitoring provides detailed information about the changing status of soil moisture. Monitoring with soil moisture sensors is said to allow growers to get the best performance from low-application rate irrigation systems. The importance of monitoring soil moisture in the root zone as well as the desired root zone is discussed.

Focuses on the importance of controllers for managing irrigation systems and other farm processes as emphasized in the 25th International Irrigation Show held in the U.S. in November 2004. Products entered in the Irrigation Association Exhibitor New Product Contest; Features of the NMC-64 Controller from Netafim USA in the agriculture category; Information on the entry of Weathermatic for the landscape category.

Focuses on the importance of equipment routine maintenance to keeping dirty water irrigation systems working. Use of a filter to keep the pump intake clean; Application of monthly dose of light grade oil to the poppet valve actuator shaft; Importance of checking the thrust plate distance on the upright part of the main outlet tube.

Analyzes the use of trickle irrigation systems in arable farms in Great Britain. Benefits from the irrigation system; Performance characteristics of the irrigation system; Advantages from using the irrigation system.