A lush, vibrant landscape that flourishes requires more than just a green thumb. It demands a scientific approach to irrigation. Unfortunately, making all the calculations needed to properly schedule irrigation is a time-consuming task only a few understand. If you need help understanding that, check out the video at the end of this article and see what goes into adequately scheduling irrigation. However, utilizing a scientifically generated irrigation schedule can optimize water usage, promote plant… Read more »
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CategoriesThe Problem with Changing the Colorado River Compact
The U.S. government is about to decide on Colorado River water allocations and the decisions they make will impact all Americans. We all must pay attention to the decisions because it is crucial in many ways. First, the decision may alter the Colorado River Compact agreed to and signed in 1922. This agreement between states on handling water from the Colorado River is over 100 years old. If you need clarification on the value of… Read more »
4 Steps For Growing Cucumbers Up a Fence
Growing cucumbers up a fence significantly maximize garden space and eliminate many diseases and insect issues. In addition, it is an excellent way to grow organically. The steps below, plus some planning and preparation, will make this easy. Complete the steps, and you are on the way to enjoying fresh, delicious cucumbers all season long. In addition, the last time I went to the store, organic cucumbers were $1.79 each. This is an easy vegetable… Read more »
4 Ways To Fix Crusting Soil
The wet weather this past winter has been a blessing and a curse. Many growers and gardeners report crusting soil due to the heavy rains landing on bare ground. The impact of the raindrops helps compact the soil. The challenge is this crust makes it harder for water to penetrate the soil, and more runoff occurs. Fortunately, there are ways to fix and improve your soil. Below are four favorites. Add Organic Matter What soil… Read more »
The Rivulis and Jain Merger: The Power of Collaboration
The merger of Rivulis and Jain Irrigation represents a significant development in the irrigation industry. It brings together two leading companies with a shared vision and complementary strengths, promising to deliver enhanced customer value, drive innovation, and expand market presence. The potential impact of this merger on the irrigation market is substantial and shapes the future of irrigation with innovative solutions. The merger doesn’t just make Rivulis and Jain better. It makes the entire industry… Read more »
The High Cost of Farming: Why Rising Store Prices Don’t Translate to More Profit for Farmers
Food prices are up almost 10% from a year ago. A pound of butter last year cost $3.77. Today that same pound of butter is $4.87. When you can find a dozen eggs this year, they cost $4.87, and last year, around $2.00. We could go on and on with comparisons, but I don’t think anyone thinks food prices have declined over the previous year or will start to decline anytime soon. However, U.S. farmers… Read more »
Rivulis announces completion of the acquisition of Jain Irrigation’s International Irrigation Business
Singapore; Kfar Saba, Israel – 3 April 2023: Rivulis Pte. Ltd. (“Rivulis”) has today announced that it has received full regulatory approval for the acquisition of multiple overseas subsidiaries which comprise the International Irrigation Business (“IIB”) of Jain Irrigation. With this acquisition, Rivulis will lead the mass adoption of modern irrigation solutions and digital farming by growers and business partners to create an irrigation and climate leader globally. The acquisition has been finalized after all government authorizations and… Read more »
Celebrating National Ag Day: Honoring the Farmers and Ranchers Who Feed America
It was back in 1973 when the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) created National Ag Day to increase the public’s awareness of the vital role of the farmer. With various conflicts happening worldwide, food security becomes more critical and unquestionably more apparent every day. Below are some of the amazing improvements we’ve experienced since the creation of the day. Massive Jump in Bushels Per Acre – Since the first National Ag Day in 1973, corn… Read more »
Irrigation Hacks: Easy Solutions for Common Problems
There are many easy solutions for complex problems that don’t work. Fortunately for us, these irrigation hacks are simple solutions that work for the irrigation problems listed below. Broken Sprinkler – Hopefully, at a minimum, you are inspecting your irrigation system monthly for broken heads. I recommend an inspection after every mowing. Broken heads waste tons of water, and everyone has a story of a broken head by a drain and the resulting $40,000 water bill…. Read more »
The Spring Tree Care Checklist: 5 Steps To Take Now
Spring is just around the corner, and there is still time to perform the spring tree care checklist. The steps you take today toward improving the health of your trees will pay off tremendously in the Spring and Summer. Below are several steps to ensure your trees have a good head start on a healthy growing season. Spring Fertilization – Complete a soil test before fertilizing in the spring. It’s essential to know the nutritional… Read more »
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