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Volume 10 Issue 2 February 2019 » Irrigation Leader
Irrigators are in the business of moving vast quantities of vitally important water—a task that requires solid, reliable, and durable infrastructure. That is easy to say, but as any canal manager knows, keeping irrigation infrastructure in pristine shape can be an arduous task. In this month’s issue of Irrigation Leader, we speak with the executives, professionals, inventors, and implementers who are working to meet our nation’s infrastructure challenges. Friant Water Authority delivers over a million acre-feet of surface water annually to water users in the Central Valley of California. Friant is facing a major issue of ground subsidence, which is…
Water-energy-food: can leaders at Davos solve this global conundrum?
Huge demands for water present complicated challenges, but leaders will not resolve these kinds of interconnected risks without a systems approach
How drip irrigation can save the world
From water conservation to less pollution to women's empowerment, a founder of Netafim explains why drip irrigation is the future of agriculture.
How to improve irrigation efficiency, water quality
LSU AgCenter faculty discuss projects designed to improve irrigation efficiency and water quality
How Do Farmers Use Water?
When you think of water, what do you think of? Maybe you think of a refreshing drink on a hot day. Maybe you think of irrigating your lawn. ...
Startups pitch new irrigation ideas
From a buried sensor to nanobubbles, these companies have some interesting ideas for the future of irrigation.
Why Telemetry Is Necessary For Great Water Management Webinar
IRRIGATION Training Series Why Telemetry Is Necessary For Great Water Management Watch Now For Free View Training Library Telemetry is the automatic recording and transmission of data from a remote source to an information technology system for monitoring and analysis. For water management, specifically, it refers to how you get the data you collect in
Is your home irrigation system wasting water?
Researchers are taking a close look at Twin Cities lawn watering habits this summer in an effort to reduce the difference between the amount of water cities use in the summer and winter.
Is Subsurface Drip Irrigation the Future for Midwest Agriculture?
The use of flood and center pivot irrigation of crops via the waters of the Ogallala Aquifer is as hot a discussion topic as the current drought.<br>To many who mine the aquifer to make a living, trying to keep a profitable way of life sustainable in a time when the broader public is seeking more conservation of resources yet wanting inexpensive, plentiful and safe food is problematic.<br>Is subsurface drip irrigation the answer? Continue reading →
It’s not easy being green: A focus on irrigation management
Water is a timely topic. Supplies of freshwater resources across the U.S. vary, but demand for them is constant and increasing across the nation. The western U.S., in particular, is experiencing ex…
How to Design an Irrigation System with Hydro Quote
The Green Industry News presents Hydro Quote by Hydro Rain. This online application helps you design a irrigation system and get a parts quote all in one. Th...
Access to Clean Water and Sanitation: A Guide To Global Issues
In this Global Citizen guide to global issues, learn the basics about clean water and sanitation, two everyday necessities many people take for granted. Unfo...
We Fix Laundry Issues
If you have hard water in your home, chances are you are scrubbing mineral deposits off your sinks, showers, or faucets. You may not t...
Are You Contributing To Water Shortage Issues?
As human beings we use a lot of water. With each passing year our population grows at an unbelievable rate and our demand for the world's most precious resource gets even larger. Of all the water available on the planet only 2.5% can be used for drinking, but much of that is captured in glaciers and areas of the world that are continually covered in snow. 70% of the earth’s water supply is actually used to irrigate crops and the second biggest drain…
Californians want water issues fixed but not enough to pay for it
Californians say the state's water supply system has serious problems that require improvement, but they are unwilling to spend billions of dollars in ratepayer and taxpayer funds on the task,...
Could Tap Water Be Causing Health Issues In Pets?
We all want to do anything we can to keep our pets healthy and happy. Urinary issues are a BIG problem in both felines and canines. Giving your pet a better life might be as simple as changing their water. Trupanion, a leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs, released a report this …
Many Hampstead residents still struggling with water issues
One family selling car to help pay for expensive repair
Flint Still Not Fixing Their Water System Issues
Are Charlotte's High Water Pressure Issues Putting Your House At Risk?
Why would high water pressure be dangerous? The safety code states that any home with a pressure reading of 80 psi or higher must have a PRV or pressure reducing valve installed on the system. The reason being is that high water pressure running through your home's pipes to all the fixtures that you use is no different than high blood pressure running through your body's piping system to all the organs<br>"Just like high blood pressure is dangerous to your health; high…
Roof-to-Garden: How to Irrigate with Rainwater
The average American household uses about 320 gallons of water per day, a third for irrigation and other outdoor uses.
How to Save Water with an Irrigation Timer
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for conserving water while maintaining a lush lawn
