Water
‘GatorByte’ to detect water quality less expensively – and at different places, times
A water-quality buoy called ‘GatorByte” might help resource managers monitor water quality over space and time – all for as little as $1,500. Eban Bean, a UF/IFAS assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering (ABE),... more »
How do you know if your farm water sources are at risk? Inspect your system
How do you know if your water sources are low risk? An annual water system inspection is the way to go. Whether the farm uses groundwater or surface water, evaluating the extent of control involves... more »
WSU, Extension partner to develop agriculture water monitoring website
A growing number of fruit and vegetable growers in the Columbia Basin are working with researchers in Washington State University Extension to find an easier way to track and share data on water quality used... more »
Collaborating with farmers to help protect streams and rivers in Michigan
Water quality is integral to crop health, but proper water management is also integral to protecting our natural waterways and lakes in Michigan. About 40% of Michigan’s consumptive water – water that is not returned... more »
Project taps plasma technology to disinfect wash water
A Drexel University research team is working to harness technology similar to that used in plasma televisions and fluorescent lights to develop an effective, non-chemical, low-cost wash water disinfection system. Cold plasma is created when... more »
Valley Irrigation acquires PrecisionKing
Valley Irrigation has acquired PrecisionKing, a Mississippi-based ag tech company with products focused on moisture monitoring, pump control and remote sensing, especially of flood irrigation. “We are excited about this acquisition for many reasons,” Darren Siekman,... more »
EPA approves pathogen treatment protocol for ag water
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced July 30 a new protocol for the development and registration of antimicrobial treatments for preharvest agricultural water, such as the water used in farm irrigation systems. The protocol... more »
Updates on soil moisture-based irrigation for orchards
Now is the time to consider the use of soil moisture sensors in orchards to provide guidance for irrigation scheduling. Installation and monitoring of the data produced are simple procedures and can provide excellent benefits... more »
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