For the past few years, Aric Olson, President of Jain Irrigation, Inc, has helped us with an annual business forecast for the agricultural irrigation market. Last year Aric made a few spot-on predictions and overall scored very high. In November of 2021, Aric forecasted for 2022 that ag irrigation would grow 15% in aggregate. Center pivots grew 25%, some permanent crops using drip irrigation grew less, but overall growth was 15%. Lots of the growth… Read more »
Author Archives: Richard Restuccia
CategoriesExploring the Potential of Recycled Water: Strategies and Opportunities in the United States specifically, Tampa Florida
Cities in Florida have been mandated to eliminate all surface wastewater storage by the year 2032. Tampa, for example, currently produces 50 million gallons of reclaimed water a day. And it’s wastewater is being dumped into the beautiful Hillsborough Bay, which is not an ideal means of disposal. The Pure Water Project in Tampa Florida is a water reuse initiative aimed at treating and purifying wastewater to create a new source of high-quality drinking water…. Read more »
The Meaning Behind The Color Of The Rose
Meaning Behind The Color Of The Rose, this Valentine’s Day, or any day for that matter, make sure the rose you are giving conveys the message you desire. It may seem a little crazy to complicate something as pure and simple as giving roses, but the symbolism of the color of rose you are giving makes a big difference in the meaning. Keep this guide close to make sure the rose or flower you give… Read more »
Four Reasons Gardens Love Rainwater
It’s been a long time since the West has seen rain like it experienced in January and we know gardens love rainwater. The rain caused lots of damage; however, the benefits of rainwater are seen in many of the gardens. Landscapes and gardens look their healthiest after significant rains. Plants look healthy and deep green. The turf looks almost emerald green. In this blog, we look at why this is true. Rain Contains Nitrates. Plants… Read more »
Water Use For Agriculture and Landscape
Water use for Agriculture in California is estimated to be 80% of the total amount of water used in the state. Other states in the West have similar percentages. For example, 85% of the water used in Utah is for Agriculture, Arizona 74%, New Mexico 80%, and Colorado 89%. Yet, with all this water used for agriculture, most of the water conservation and sustainability programs are for landscape irrigation. The landscape industry should do its… Read more »
Clean Up Your Landscape After A Storm: A Guide
This year’s storms have been strong and heavy, so understanding how to clean up your landscape after a storm is more important than ever. There are many ways to clean up your landscape after a storm, but following these steps makes the processes more manageable and ensures a better-looking landscape when good weather arrives. Of course, these will only work for some situations, but these provide a good start for most. Safety First Take a… Read more »
How To Track The Cost Of Water For Your Landscape
Almost everyone will be green and sustainable if it saves them money. Only a few people will give something up or spend more for the common good of society. It is time to embrace the cost savings of water management to motivate people to save, but knowing how much they’re spending on their water is challenging. For many commercial buildings, HOAs and homeowners learn the cost of water months after the water is used. If… Read more »
Top 5 Water Articles For 2022
Here are the top 5 water articles from Jain Irrigation for the past year. This was the content our readers found most interesting. If you missed any of these the first time around, now’s a great time to catch up! Enjoy, and thanks again for supporting the JAIN blog over the years, and helping us spread the water conservation and sustainability message.
5 Causes Of Drought
California is in a mega drought and most… Read more »
Real Or Fake Christmas Tree – The Choice Is Yours
Try this if you’re looking for something else to talk about this year at your family holiday get-together other than politics. What is more sustainable, a real or fake Christmas tree? This year more than any other year, you will be able to strike up a spirited conversation. While immediately evident to many, the answer is much more complicated than it sounds. There are many contributing factors to the correct answer, often depending on circumstances…. Read more »
8 Water Stocks To Follow In 2023
In 2022 most investors delayed opening or never opened their investment statements because performance took a big hit this year, especially for technology. The Nasdaq composite index is down 30%. Tesla stock is down over 50%, Meta is down over 60%, and Amazon is down almost 50%. The broader-based S & P 500 index is down 17%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down just over 7% at the time of this writing. We… Read more »
Stocks
American Water Works - AWK
Aqua America - WTR
California Water Service Group - CWT
American States Water Company - AWR
