Rainfall is free irrigation, but not all rainfall is usable. If you are not measuring and using the rain properly for irrigation, you could be
Gardening supplies are essential to growing a garden. Recently Mike Sutterer, President and CEO of Bonnie Plants, one of the largest producers and suppliers of
Commercial landscape maintenance play a significant role in gaining a competitive advantage today by attracting tenants and saving money.
Economics will motivate growers in California to adopt technology quickly in the coming year. Starting January 1, 2022, agricultural workers at large employers (26 or more employees) will receive overtime pay at a rate of one and one-half times the employee’s regular rate of pay after 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a workweek.
Contractors and growers need to be sure they are choosing the right product for the right project.
Like it or not we need clear communication concerning the plants and trees we are growing so scientific names for plants and trees is essential.
Grass is the single largest irrigated agricultural crop in America. Turfgrasses occupy 2% of the land in the continental United States and use more acreage than the amount of land used for growing irrigated corn.
One of the most critical water management concepts is to fill the soil with water until it reaches field capacity, measure evapotranspiration or soil moisture until a depletion trigger level is reached, and fill the soil again with water.
Midsummer, one of my favorite times of the year because it is full of melons, plums, nectarines, and peaches.
The Irrigation Association encourages the use of Smart Irrigation Systems. This year in 2021, the Irrigation Association has announced that the theme for Smart Irrigation Month is “Smart irrigation. Sustainable solutions”.
Heatwaves are occurring more frequently than they use to, and higher temperatures mean your plants need more water. With such unusually high heat, we need to take a few extra steps to keep our landscapes healthy.
Jeff Klein is a fourth-generation Stockton farmer managing thousands of acres of farmland in California. He understands excellent water management is necessary for the success of his farming operations.
In San Diego, the colder winter months take a toll on irrigation systems. To ensure that your system gives you its best performance before the heavy watering of summer starts, here are six steps to take right now.
Landscaping and water cost are two of the most significant expenses for most HOAs but how the water is delivered and controlled is a reserve fund expense most HOAs miss.
It’s not good. To put it simply: California relies on wet years to replenish its water supply during dry years. And while 2019 was a flood year, the past two years have been dry.
Watch Ranch Manager Austin Hubbell for Marthedal Enterprises, Inc. explain how Jain Irrigation provides solutions for their long-term water management problems.
Good water management requires an understanding of water, irrigation, soil, and how they all relate to one another.
The Colorado River, which supplies water to millions of people in the Western United States and Mexico, is projected to shrink to lows never seen
This week marks the 51st year of Earth Day Celebrations, and considering according to Science Direct, the United States is losing soil ten times faster than it’s replenished. We need to pay more attention to what is happening with our farmland.
A nice lush lawn is expensive and takes a bit of water. I wish there were a plan for making a nice, green lawn super easy, but it doesn’t exist.
None of us can make a difference by ourselves to the prevent water waste, but together we all can.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4Sz25NMt3YTrent Dietrich started farming with zero experience in 2014. He built a sustainable operation with the wisdom he learned from his father (Trent’s Dad has
Precision irrigation improves yields, reduces labor, and conserves water. Using soil moisture sensors for irrigation scheduling, especially for agriculture, is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to save water and reduce costs.
If you are interested in reducing water use while increasing yields or improving the look of your landscape, drip irrigation is the best choice for you and you should look into the benefits of drip irrigation
Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) Rainwater harvesting is rapidly becoming a standard process for many homeowners, institutions, and industrial plants to collect a natural resource and use it
Plant scientists teach us to balance the amount of water depleting from the landscape due to weather, the amount of water applied via irrigation, and free water from the heavens.
The New Year brings hope for change, but so far, the spot resin market in 2021 looks very similar to 2020.
Due to COVID during the last ten months, we’ve had our temperatures taken more than any other time in history.
Today video is central to your ag and landscape outreach and campaign efforts, especially when it comes to social media. Video is dominating social channels, and if you are not creating video, you are falling behind your competition.
Water management is the single biggest issue facing the landscape industry today. For contractors, it is the best way to differentiate your company from the competition. There are many “smart” controllers to select from, and knowing what features help you save the most water is essential for choosing the right controller for your situation.
Our readers found these articles – on our water blog – the most valuable. Lets celebrate the year 2021 with our Top 10 Articles from our Water Blog.
This is an ongoing series of Water Stocks that is published yearly during the month of December. 2020 will be remembered for many significant events and the
Jain Irrigation invested over $100 million into AgTech and is committed to using technology to solve food and water shortages. Jain Logic is the only
Evaluating a landscape irrigation system can be overwhelming, and putting a priority on water management sets companies apart. It would be best if you had
The 2020 Jain Irrigation, Inc.’s Video Award Winner is Hugo Schmal. Hugo submitted this video of Cotton being grown in Chihuahua, Mexico using Mobile Drip
The integration of satellite NDVI imagery and Jain Logic‘s soil moisture monitoring provides the opportunity to see how the adjustments you are making (fertilizer application, water) in
Considering the investment you make in your gardening and landscape tools, it is essential to follow a few simple steps that ensure a long healthy
Mobile drip irrigation combines center pivot irrigation and drip irrigation technology for agricultural irrigation and the benefits are literally saving farms. As the water crisis
If you are an irrigation professional, grower or water manager who wants to brush up and improve your skills during the pandemic then attending irrigation
Price Increase – October 15th, 2020 Dear Valued Customer, Due to supply and demand imbalances and the recent gulf coast area hurricane, there has been
Choosing the best drip irrigation system emitterline for an application can be difficult, especially when our industry presents so many similar options. With supply tubing
A few years ago, Michael Gutierrez – https://twitter.com/irriaudi – who won the Irrigation Association’s video award last year for #smartirrigationmonth offered some wisdom for my
During my recent photo webinar which you can see here. I announced a photo contest. Below are several of the submissions plus the award winners. I
Smart Irrigation Month is an initiative from the Irrigation Association to promote the social, economic, and environmental benefit of efficient irrigation technologies, but what I
Jain Unity software brings superior weather-based irrigation control for smart landscape water management, with the power of artificial intelligence and predictive analytics, to make it
Similar to a financial audit, according to the Alliance For Water Efficiency, a water audit is an audit that compares the amount of water pumped
Planting shrubs are expensive and take precious time to purchase and plant. Giving them the best chance for survival is essential for peace of mind
It’s a good time to start thinking about how you can prepare for Excessive Heat Loads (EHL) in your feedlot and coming off the back
lant scientists teach us to balance the amount of water depleting from the landscape due to weather, the amount of water applied via irrigation, and free water from the heavens (rainfall!).
Key Stats: Grower: John Russell – Warren Ag Inc. Location: Kern County, Kings County and Tulare County Crop: Almonds and Pistachios Jain Logic farm water
During World War 2, Americans were asked to plant victory gardens in every available patch of soil. This resulted in 20 million victory gardens producing 40% of
Landscape services are considered essential services in most of the U.S., but COVID-19 is still impacting the landscape industry in many ways. I recently
The Governor of California issued a shelter in place (read garden in place) order due to COVID-19. Grow Foods That Boost Your Immune System.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfYYOZzE8mA Here is an amazing Chapin Drip Tape review from one of our customers from Flying H Farms. Growers are perpetually brainstorming better and more
Washington State has close to 175,000 acres of apples grown on some of the most fertile ground in the US. With the perfect balance of warm days
During daylight savings the common question I get from homeowners and HOA’s is when is the best time to water grass? The clock moving forward one hour this past weekend tells us our water usage outdoors is about to skyrocket for three main reasons.
With controller manufacturers like ETwater continuing to innovate water management software and the introduction of Jain Unity, soon every controller will be managed remotely.
There are more than 700 plants toxic to pets and produce physiologically active or toxic substances dangerous to dogs and cats if ingested. Many of
The contractors who are successfully promote water conservation and explaining them to customers are doing the best job today. If a customer or prospect does not understand the importance of saving water, they simply will not care about how you will save them water.
What is Irrigation Optimization & How Can Soil Moisture Monitoring Help? To keep it simple, let’s go with irrigation optimization using soil moisture monitoring is
Today’s customers want services that reflect their values. Customers vote with their dollars, and they are spending more on sustainable goods and services from sustainability-marketed products.
Jain Irrigation and its sister company NaanDanJain from Israel manufacture a sprinkler called Spark to automate solar cleaning. This is the simplest and best way to clean your solar panel.
Below are 10 fun facts about plants that help me realize plants are fascinating: The first known greenhouses in history were built in Rome in
Thanks to satellite imaging HyperGrow™ and HyperView™ provide critical tools to increase profits on your farm. Trying to keep track of how much water you use, where
Technology is impacting precision irrigation for agriculture, and whether it is too much or too little water, there are several excellent tools to help growers
A few years and droughts ago (2014 to be exact), Governor Brown signed the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act of 2014 (SGMA) that affects water in California and
Sustainable strategies for commercial landscapes play a significant role in gaining a competitive advantage today by attracting tenants and saving money.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-iqGOTalIQ What is No-Till Farming? The United States Department of Agriculture is celebrating No-Till November again this year. To till or not to till is a controversial
It’s time to apply some easy improvements for your garden. Winter is one of my favorite times of the year for the garden because it
If you are serious about conserving water in California, a full understanding of where water comes from and how water is used is mandatory. This
Managing water is an opportunity, but the window of opportunity may close quickly.
Meet Jain Irrigation Techs at these upcoming Landscape industry shows in October
Challenge At the Town of Prescott Valley, the goal was to maintain high-quality turfgrass and healthy plants, while being water wise and efficient in usage.
If a single home, by switching to smart irrigation, can save water (more than all of its low flow faucets, showers and toilets combined), imagine
It’s well documented that a standard or conventional sprinkler controller wastes up to 50% on overwatering or runoff. The importance of changing and upgrading these
