There is the same amount of water on Earth today as when the Earth was formed. (Ewww factor or cool factor?) Today’s water from your faucet could contain molecules ancient humans used thousands of years ago. Need some cocktail conversation for the World Ag Expo? Frozen water is lighter than water by about 9%, so ice floats in water. If the world population continues to grow at the current rate, by the end of the… Read more »
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CategoriesWater Stocks To Follow in 2024
As we close the chapter on 2023, the stock market landscape presents a markedly different picture compared to the previous year. This year’s market dynamics have been a rollercoaster, challenging even the most seasoned investors. Unlike 2022, which saw significant downturns in critical sectors, particularly in technology, with heavyweights like Tesla, Meta, and Amazon experiencing notable declines, 2023 has written its unique story. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was up 43%, along with broader indices like… Read more »
Are You Complying With The New Composting Laws In California
Due to the new composting laws in California, composting is going to be much more popular in the coming years. Senate Bill 1383 requires all residents and businesses to separate such “green” waste from other trash. Meaning residents will separate food waste and food-soiled paper products from their trash and place that waste in a green bin for recycling. Green waste refers to the food scraps, vegetables, peels, old fruit, banana peels, and other items… Read more »
3 Reasons Why 98.6 Is Not The Normal Body Temperature Today
Due to COVID during the last ten months, we’ve had our temperatures taken more than any other time in history.
5 Point Checklist To Shoot Better Irrigation Videos
Today video is central to your ag and landscape outreach and campaign efforts, especially when it comes to social media. Video is dominating social channels, and if you are not creating video, you are falling behind your competition.
6 Signs You Are Overwatering Your Plants
When plants don’t look healthy it is tempting to give them more water and often this is a mistake.
Do You Need A Smart Irrigation Controller or The Smartest Irrigation Controller
Water management is the single biggest issue facing the landscape industry today. For contractors, it is the best way to differentiate your company from the competition. There are many “smart” controllers to select from, and knowing what features help you save the most water is essential for choosing the right controller for your situation.
How to clean solar panels with automation?
Jain Irrigation and its sister company NaanDanJain from Israel manufacture a sprinkler called Spark to automate solar cleaning. This is the simplest and best way to clean your solar panel.
10 Fun Facts About Plants
Below are 10 fun facts about plants that help me realize plants are fascinating:
The first known greenhouses in history were built in Rome in A.D. 30. They were constructed so Emperor Tiberius could enjoy cucumbers daily.Pineapple is actually considered a berry.George Washington grew hemp at Mount Vernon.Herbs come from the leafy part of a plant. Spices come from the root, seed, berry, bark, or bulb of a plant.There are around 7500 varieties of tomatoes, and… Read more »
2 Positive Ways Technology Is Impacting Precision Irrigation
Technology is impacting precision irrigation for agriculture, and whether it is too much or too little water, there are several excellent tools to help growers manage water. Labor, water, and power cost are all increasing while the public perception of water waste increases. These are just a few of the reasons growers today should take a look at these technology tools to manage water.
Field Monitoring: Soil Moisture Monitoring Essential For Precision Irrigation
Soil moisture monitoring gives… Read more »
Stocks
American Water Works - AWK
Aqua America - WTR
California Water Service Group - CWT
American States Water Company - AWR
