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A Closer Look at Bamboo
Southeast Regional Ag News
As Florida’s citrus industry struggles, some growers see bamboo as a promising crop with global potential.
Verdi's Smart Valve
Farm of the Future
Arthur Chen co-founded Verdi to make irrigation automation easier and more affordable.
Irrigation Automation
Farm of the Future
Arthur Chen of Verdi said when he started speaking to growers about automation, he noticed some roadblocks preventing this it from being adopted.
Mixed Signals for 2025: USDA Reports Show Strong Crops, High Costs
California Ag Today
Two new USDA reports reveal solid yield forecasts but near-record expenses, with California topping the nation in farm costs.
Rodent Pressure Grows in California Almond Orchards
California Ag Today
A widespread roof rat infestation is causing serious damage across the San Joaquin Valley, prompting new pest management efforts and industry support.
Updated curtailment order
Idaho Ag Today
IDWR issues updated curtailment order for junior groundwater users.
Low interest loans
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho farmers, ranchers encouraged to apply for low-interest
loans from the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
Read More Precision Pivot Systems
Farm of the Future
Some companies are offering modern precision irrigation solutions to help with farmers' two biggest challenges: water and labor.
Weather Resilience Through Precision Irrigation
Farm of the Future
Farmers need immediate access to accurate data, and the ability to quickly and confidently act on data remotely.
What Are The Potential Savings From Irrigation Automation?
Farm of the Future
Arthur Chen of Verdi says there are real dollars being saved in labor and real water being conserved with their smart valve system.
Reducing the Cost of Irrigation Automation
Farm of the Future
Irrigation automation has the promise of saving farmers money in labor costs while simultaneously helping them become more efficient with their water.
Barriers to Adopting Irrigaiton Automation
Farm of the Future
The prospect of irrigation automation might seem like a no-brainer to some. But the reality is more complicated.
California Pistachios Face the Heat with Smart Solutions
California Ag Today
Helena Agri-Enterprises offers solutions to keep orchards productive through the triple-digit summer stretch.
Water board update
Idaho Ag Today
David Hoekema – IDWR Hydrologist/Committee Chair – Overview of Water Survey
Demand Response
Farm of the Future
Did you know that when the grid is stressed, farmers can get paid to power down?
Irrigation Matters
Farm of the Future
When it comes to successful crop production, few factors carry as much weight as water management.
Precision Irrigation Addresses Two of Western Agriculture's Biggest Challenges
Farm of the Future
Two things that are constantly in short supply in western agriculture are labor and water.
Future of Precision Irrigation
Farm of the Future
Can irrigation catch up to technological advancements in other areas of farming?
Salt tolerant alfalfa
Idaho Ag Today
Increasing demand for surface water r and recycled water for irrigation has led to H2O, with high salt concentrations being used for crops.