Leaching and its effect on valuable nutrients in the soil
As growers, PCAs, or irrigation specialists, we all know the word “leaching” and hear it more often than not. Whether it’s because of the sustainable groundwater issues we are facing, nitrate issues, or the need to keep important nutrients and fertilizers in our soil, the word “leaching” plays a major role in all of our […]
May Irrigation Stress In Almonds
Mitigating kernel stress during kernel expansion is one of the top priorities for every almond farmer in the state, but as we venture into May this priority can shift to crop protection and field sanitation. Balancing tractor work to apply pesticides with irrigations is more challenging during the month of May due to the increase […]
2021 Roundtable: Practical Knowledge for Practical People
Even if our world has been turned upside down in the latest months, technology has proven to be an area where no slowing down is in sight. To make sure you are in the best position to move forward and embrace change in 2021, we have gather together a virtual table of key experts – […]
Early Vine Management in California Wine Grapes
Early Vine Management in California Wine Grapes California’s wine grape production is as diverse as the soils and varieties that we grow on with no two ranches alike. Regardless if you are growing a vintage or if you are in the bulk market, early vine management follows the same criterium of minimizing crop stress and […]
SGMA – What can a grower do?
SGMA – What can a grower do? By Don A. Wright Preparing for implementing the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act is going to take education and involvement. Not every area of the state is on the brink of collapse. Not every area of the state will have to fallow half its land. But for the areas […]
Early Irrigation Stress and Its Correlation with Almond Production
Early Irrigation Stress and Its Correlation with Almond Production By Brian Hanson Hortau Grower Support With temperatures in the Valley already in the tripple digits hopefully, we’ve been paying close attention to our soil and irrigating regularly, building our profile and anticipating the inevitable increase in plant demand that comes with our scorching summer temperatures. […]
