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. […]

Effectively Managing Deep Moisture Early in the Season

Effectively Managing Deep Moisture Early in the Season Irrigation season is underway and now is the time to ensure that soil profiles don’t dry out.  If you wait much longer, you may not be able to replace the deep moisture. There are a few crucial things to know when trying to manage irrigation effectively: Know […]

Irrigation Pressure Management to Improve Distribution Uniformity

By Travis Goldman Irrigation distribution uniformity plays a key role in the success of crop stand, yield, and quality. Optimized pressures within a well-designed irrigation system can provide the best results but even the best design isn’t safe with compromised pressure. Through real-time, in-field irrigation data we can evaluate irrigations in our crops from drip […]