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Frost Protection Methods for Fruit
Drip Tape – Above & Below Ground
Tractor and shank injecting drip tape 12 inches below ground. Drip Tape: An Efficient and Effective Irrigation Solution for Farmers As a farmer, you know that irrigation is a critical part of growing healthy and productive crops. However, traditional irrigation...
Frost Protection with Fan-Jets
Frost is a major threat to stone fruit, citrus, and nut trees. It will damage the blossoms of young fruit and potentially damage or completely kill young trees. Microsprinklers like Fan-Jets are an effective method to prevent the temperature from dropping too low...
NRCS vs SWEEP Programs
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), both of which are programs administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provide financial and technical assistance to farmers and...
PC Drip or Non-PC Drip
Pressure Compensating vs. Non-Pressure Compensating Drip Systems: Which is Right for Your Farm? Drip irrigation is a type of irrigation system that delivers water directly to the roots of the plants through a network of underground pvc pipes that deliver water to...
Understanding Application Rates
Acre Inches Water is measured in different units depending on the situation: we use gallons, cubic feet, and acre feet in the United States. A gallon is typically the easiest to picture when thinking about a gallon of milk. The emitters we use are made in gallons per...
Sand Media Filters
How Sand Media Filters Work Sand media filters are a proven method of purifying water and are preferred by many farmers due to their simple operation and large capacity. Designed to remove organic debris and particles from water, sand media filters extend the life of...