Spring Irrigation Startup, you want to be a better water manager right? Over the winter cold weather can take a toll on your irrigation system.
Water crisis, officials in Cape Town saw the signs of the impending water crisis but chose to believe past weather patterns would return rain to
“Monitoring soil moisture and having the JAIN Monitoring and Control in our operation has improved the general health of our orchards which has lead to
Processing Tomatoes: Production The production of processing tomatoes in the Central Valley changes each year as growers, processors, and buyers all try to navigate conditions
Conserve water, the new water norm is we are either moving into a drought or out of a drought. (For all baseball fans out there,
Watering your landscape seems like a science, but you will quickly discover it’s more of an art. That is why the best answer to the
Upholding a conservation commitment across a diverse assortment of companies is not easy. On a recent cross-country tour of all facilities Jain, I was made
Water conservation for landscapes does not have to be complicated. The majority of irrigation systems I evaluate have lots of room for improvement. Often the
As the pressure to conserve water increases the threat to our urban forest also grows because of the tendency to (especially for trees) cut the
This year was the best year for water stocks since we have been tracking them. This series of articles dates back to 2012 with the
What is corn harvest like from a grower’s perspective? Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you’re a thousand miles from
Abe Hagenston is homeless, been on the streets in Detroit for ten years, goes by the name “Honest Abe” and can teach all of us
Last week, thousands of irrigation enthusiasts gathered in Orlando, Florida for The Irrigation Association Show. This annual convention dives deep into the world of irrigation
Fog is an excellent alternative to mist for germination and propagation in greenhouses for many reasons. It provides a more uniform wetting across the plants
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The successful precision irrigation system of the future will push information to users without the use of an app. Do you have so many apps
The Jain GeneSys flow control sprinkler is making variable rate application in irrigation a reality. The Jain GeneSys uses a customized field prescription map to
As far as we know, we are well programmed to conserve electricity. Turn off the lights, unplug appliances, don’t leave the refrigerator door open, etc.
I don’t want my basil to die. I love basil. Fresh basil leaves go into pasta, salads, and sandwiches. I want to enjoy this herb
Water Issues in the US is rising every day. Today, just like every day for the past 12 years living in San Diego I turned
Water conservation is a key benefit of Jain Irrigation’s low volume irrigation systems. Water, our most precious natural resource, can be utilized with unmatched efficiency
For indoor growers, people growing edible landscapes, gardeners and landscapers, fertilizer is a critical success factor. There’s an amazing amount of fertilizers to choose from
Dr. Dave Goldhamer suggests for high yields next almond season ensure your almonds are not stressed during September. Be sure to eliminate stress on the tree
California’s is making heat wave history right now and high temperatures mean more water is needed for your landscape. With such unusually high heat we need to
If you still want a green lawn but don’t want to pay the high cost for water , or have water restrictions that don’t allow for you
Everyday I read about the benefits to kill your lawn and converting turf to a more drought tolerant landscape or better yet, food. However, even my friends who claim to have no green thumb at all still have a hard time killing turf.
Have you ever wondered who is answering your customer service calls at Jain Irrigation? This is “Meet The Team” – a series that’ll get you
As fresh water supplies dwindle and the cost per gallon rises, we have to be vigilant about how much we use and how we use
A few years ago I heard Peter Williams, Chief Technology Officer, from IBM Big Green Innovation speak about water. Peter quickly grabbed everyone’s attention when he pointed
Its Smart Irrigation Month again and contractors, designers, water agencies and manufacturers took to social media to assist in narrating the month. Smart Irrigation Month
July brings out the patriot in all of us and it certainly makes me think of the Bill of Rights, the Irrigation Consumer Bill of
Due to the recent drought AgTech and water use in the West is a hot topic. There is considerable interest in how field technologies like
To save money some manufacturers are adding foams, fillers and other additives to resin used to make irrigation tubing. Unfortunately consumers pay for these cost
Warren Miller says the person having the most fun in your neighborhood is the one with the worst looking yard. I don’t completely agree with this
Fertigation is injecting fertilizers, soil amendments and other water-soluble products into an irrigation system. Drip irrigation systems are perfect for applying fertilizer. Fertigation is one
Let’s end the race to zero. The race I’m referring to is cutting prices so low eventually they’ll be nothing — don’t laugh Google’s Photo app is free
Jain Irrigation ‘s founder B.H. Jain’s underlying vision to promote sustainable water management in agriculture is based on his personal experience with the challenges facing
In 1963 the founder of Jain Irrigation Systems, Bhavarlal Jain was selling kerosene from a pushcart in India and with the equivalent of $109 U.S.
“The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.” -John Wooden I think about this quote a lot
Want to make a million dollars from farming? Start with two million. There is a little truth in every joke and this one is no
Ben Franklin wrote, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” An addendum to this saying should include “the
Having a smarter water management plan for your Homeowners Association will raise home prices for every owner in the HOA. Boards are responsible for a
Healthy soil is the key to more productive fields, gardens and landscapes. Soil health is also a key contributor to proper water management. Soil delivers
Often I hear people dismiss the concept of water conservation because no agency or department does a great job of enforcing water conservation rules. For
The California Model Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance promotes water efficient landscapes in new developments and retrofitted landscapes. The Department of Water Resources in California developed
The contractors doing the best job in water management today are contractors who successfully explain why customers should save water instead of spending time telling customers how to save
If my Dad were alive today I would not call him cheap, I would call him green or sustainable or maybe a conservationist. I was
We have all heard the term, “Inspect what you expect.” Measurement of performance is one of the quickest ways to inspire change and we are
Have you ever wondered who is answering your customer service calls at Jain Irrigation? This is “Meet The Team” – a series that’ll get you
New Year’s resolutions are fun to make but hard to maintain. They tend to come from a place inside us telling us what we should
A year ago we were watching the movie, “The Big Short” a movie about four investors who made huge profits from the financial apocalypse of the
In case you missed the mania at the Irrigation Association Show in Las Vegas, Nevada last week here’s what you missed. When you’re around irrigation
Looking for something to talk about this year at your office Christmas party, try this. What is more sustainable, a real Christmas tree or an
Indoor farming is growing at a rapid pace and the opportunities in and around the industry are the biggest we have seen in most of
Thank you to all our customers, partners, vendors, team members, friends and family of the Jain team. Without all of you we would not be
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The Washington Post reported this week a giant reservoir that supplies a California county’s drinking water is nearly empty. Lake Cachuma, a giant reservoir built to hold
A soil test should be one of the first steps you take in your landscape plan. Many of us never take this important first step,
Unfortunately the signals you receive from your plants for under watering are similar to the signals you receive when you overwater plants. Under watering and
Worm castings contain five times more nitrogen, seven times more phosphorus, and 11 times more potassium than ordinary soil. Worm castings or vermicast are both
Trees play an important role in water management and that’s just one reason I love trees. As the New York Times points out, “Trees are nature’s water
To improve water conservation install a rain sensor, it turns off your irrigation when it rains. Use a weather-based controller. The use of smart controllers can reduce water usage
Watering Trees in Turf Creates Water Management Opportunity Turf is typically watered with spray heads and they are not designed to provide a deep watering.
If you are living in a major metropolitan area, and receive water from a water company, chances are either chlorine or chloramine is added to
It is encouraging to know many people are familiar with the term micro irrigation but I also know there are various interpretations mostly centered on
By now we’re all pretty well programmed to conserve electricity. Turn off the lights, unplug appliances, don’t leave the refrigerator door open, etc. But most
The spread of the Zika virus has caused a stampede of gardeners running to the nursery looking for plants that repel mosquitoes with the hope of lowering the risk of being infected with Zika.
“If you can’t explain it to a six year old, you don’t understand it yourself.” ― Albert Einstein Here are five of my favorite simple ways
The “new normal” of water management across the United States suggests we need to consider the regions we live in are either heading into a drought or coming out of a drought.
Different plants placed in the same landscape may have different water requirements. This is easy to understand when comparing a cactus to a fern. But
How long to water your vegetables or landscape using point source emitters requires a different calculation than we used last week for emitterline. You still need to
How much water does my landscape need continues to be a common question from landscapers and homeowners? The garden and landscape industry contributes to the
By far the fastest way to motivate someone to purchase or invest in a sustainability program is show them how much money they will save
For Smart Irrigation Month here are a few amazing facts about water that help remind us of the importance of saving water everyday. There is
Smart Irrigation Month is an Irrigation Association initiative to increase awareness for water conservation and increase the use of water saving products, practices and services.
Interest in water storage is spiking for a couple of high profile groups. The first, is the group of people who are preparing for the
Rainwater is soft water and the preferred type of water for your plants, however; do not confuse softened water with rainwater. Softened water is often
Tree Rings: The campus of UC Irvine has over 25,000 trees, which makes for beautiful parks, shady places to study, and ample areas to retreat
Warren Gorowitz is a leader in the landscape industry. He is a forward thinker when it comes to new technology, sustainable practices and social media.
John Gachina left a legacy to his employees, the landscape industry, water management and his family. I continue to be amazed at all the nice
All water is recycled water. For many of you that is a sobering thought. However, there is a high probability most of the water you
World population is growing and more people are migrating to urban areas in search of employment. Climate change and increasing living standards are additional drivers for increased
We are reaching the end of the rainy season in Southern California and runoff from rain can be a major pollution issue for ocean water.
Pistachio trees are one of the most valuable crops grown in California’s Central Valley. With so much value, it is not hard to find a
Giving thanks to people around you who make a difference in water conservation helps your community and you. I’m talking about everyone from irrigation technicians to people
The count down for opening day for baseball has passed and naturally my mind wanders back to the smell of fresh cut green grass which
Today, 71% of the earth is covered by oceans and weekly I get the same question, why don’t we just use ocean water to solve
Anytime a local contractor (in this case Benchmark Landscape) wants help convincing a customer that high efficiency irrigation is the way to go I am
Water Charity Trip: The population of the Dominican Republic is estimated to be 10.8 million. With 41% living below the poverty line. That is 4,428,000
As Editor and Associate Publisher of Lawn & Landscape Magazine, Chuck Bowen has been quietly leading the landscape industry for years. I learned long ago to find
Last week the world lost one of the great environmental leaders Shri Bhavarlal Hiralal Jain, the founder of Jain Irrigation Systems Limited. He passed away
Types of water, living in the United States we expect access to clean drinking water each time we turn on the faucet. For most of
Lance Sweeney is our first guest on our How I Work series. This series explores how leading figures from (our industry) landscape architecture, irrigation, landscape contractors, manufacturing
Every kid in the universe knows what’s it’s like to want to grow up and change the world. That innate desire to make a difference
Vines grown in California are generally depicted in beautiful scenes at a large winery in Napa, California or along the Central Coast with temperate climates
“All the water that will ever be is, right now.” National Geographic, October 1993″ We go through life trusting technology will solve all our problems. Most
By Steve Causseaux | A native to the Pacific Northwest United States, Steve has spent the past 10 years working in water management for irrigation,
Working in Florida as an irrigation contractor I have seen rain create a lot of misconceptions in watering schedules for landscapes. Fortunately technology has produced
Tree care questions: The most valuable assets on most landscapes are trees and tree care should be at the top of your maintenance list. Andy
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for the $16 million available to growers in California for the State Water Efficiency
Dear Mr. Claus: I hope this letter finds you, Mrs. Claus, the elves and Reindeer doing real well. I trust you are all preparing for
In January of 2012 I identified 8 investments with growth potential directly related to the price and scarcity of water. We have been following them
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