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Water Quality and Irrigation Equipment - Part Two
Farm of the Future
As water for farmers has become more and more scarce in the west, water quality has degraded and the costs of pumping water continue to climb.
Water Quality and Irrigation Equipment - Part One
Farm of the Future
Poor water quality can affect the crop and the bottom line.
California Farming Region Placed on Water Probation
California Ag Today
After a day-long hearing, the State Water Resources Council has put the Tulare Lake basin under "probationary" status.
Washington Farmers Looking For Long Term Water Solutions
Farm of the Future
WSTFA president Jon DeVaney said long term solutions such as increased storage and changes to on-farm practices are underway.
Irrigation Technology Adoption
Farm of the Future
Verdi's Arthur Chen says there are three stages of irrigation technology adoption that most farmers go through.
California Water Management and Former ASPCA Chief Hammers Charity
The Agribusiness Update
Improving data practices to best manage California’s water resources drove discussions last week at the California Irrigation Institute Conference, and former president of the ASPCA speaks out against the animal charity.
New Interface for Precision Irrigation Management
Farm of the Future
Farmers and their employees need clear and easy-to-use tools to take full advantage of the benefits of technology.
DAMN Act Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It’s called the Defending Against Manipulative Negotiators, or DAMN, Act and it’s intended to stop the use of federal funds from being used to breach or alter any or all of the Lower Snake River dams.
DAMN Act Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It’s called the Defending Against Manipulative Negotiators, or DAMN, Act and it’s intended to stop the use of federal funds from being used to breach or alter any or all of the Lower Snake River dams.
Drip Irrigation Saves Water and UN May Skip Ag on Climate Adaptation
The Agribusiness Update
Desert lettuce growers may be able to save more than 10 inches of water by converting to shallow, buried drip irrigation, and, negotiators at the UN climate summit may skip over food and agriculture while assembling a final statement on climate adaptation.
Drip Irrigation Saves Water and UN May Skip Ag on Climate Adaptation
The Agribusiness Update
Desert lettuce growers may be able to save more than 10 inches of water by converting to shallow, buried drip irrigation, and negotiators at the UN climate summit may skip over food and agriculture while assembling a final statement on climate adaptation.
Precision Irrigation Advancements
Farm of the Future
The pace of innovation in agricultural technology continues to accelerate.
Funds For Beginning Farmers and Net Farm Income Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is spending nearly $28 million to support organizations that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers, and the U.S. saw growth of almost 31% in net farm income from 2021 through 2022.
Tracking Irrigation Efficiency with a Yield Monitor
Line on Agriculture
Plant and Science Technology Professor Emeritus in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri, Dr. Allen Thompson
Date Growers Conserve Water and Tractor Sales First Surge of 2023
The Agribusiness Update
University of California researchers developing methodology to help date growers establish more efficient water management in the desert region, and farm tractor sales in the U.S. turned positive for the first time in 2023.
FarmHQ Helps Growers Manage Irrigation
Farm of the Future
Founder and CEO David Wallace built a solution for his family farm. Today, FarmHQ serves growers in over 30 states.
Part 1: Family Farm Alliance Fights for Irrigators
Line on Agriculture
Dan Keppen, Executive Director of the Family Farm Alliance
California Water-Efficient Infrastructure and African Swine Fever Returns to China
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers invest in water-efficient infrastructure to address Imperial Valley irrigation problems, and African Swine Fever returns to China.