Irrigation

Lemons irrigated with fan jet micro sprinklers

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Microirrigation School, starting March 30, offers guidance on maximizing water use efficiency and productivity

March 6, 2026

By Michael Hsu

This hands-on learning opportunity (March 30 to April 3) features UC experts. It is for a broad audience, including growers, crop consultants and irrigation practitioners.

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Glenn County: Article

UCCE Sacramento Valley Water Newsletter -Winter 2026

January 23, 2026

By Curt Pierce

UCCE Sacramento Valley Water Newsletter - Winter 2026In this Issue: Seasonal Irrigation Considerations for Orchard CropsManagement of Golden Mussels in Northern California Agricultural Water SystemsUpcoming EventsQuarterly Groundwater ReportResources

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Kern County: Article

2026 Salinity and Crop Nutrient Use Workshop Agenda

January 5, 2026

The flyer and agenda for the 2026 Salinity and Crop Nutrient Use Workshop being held by UCCE Kern on 2/27/2026.

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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Watering During Winter Drought

November 30, 2025

Watering During Winter DroughtBy Trish Grenfell, UC Master Gardener of Placer County MasterQ: I never water my lawn and plants in the winter but am wondering what happens when we experience an unusual long dry spell like this December? A: Thank you for asking this question. For those of us who…

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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Vegetable Garden Irrigation

November 30, 2025

By Johanne Ryker, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyQ: How much and how often should I be watering my vegetable garden?A: Gardens in our area normally require some irrigation, especially in summer. Irrigation that is inadequate will cause a significant reduction in productivity. However, water…

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Spring Irrigation Tune-up

Mary Gish, Nevada County Master GardenerFrom The Curious Gardener, Spring 2007Now that spring is here and the majority of the rainy season is over, your plants will have an increased need for water. The following check list is geared for a drip irrigation system that is designed to deliver water frequently…

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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Rain Harvesting

November 30, 2025

Jesse Locks, Nevada County Master GardnerFrom The Curious Gardener, Spring 2009Water is scarce! But essential for our existence and supplies are increasingly coming under pressure. Only 3% of the world’s water is fresh and less than a third of 1% of this is available to humans. We may not have power…

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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Drip Irrigation

November 30, 2025

By Vic Biswell, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyQ: I have heard that drip irrigation is a way to save water in the garden, but I know nothing about it? Is it something I can do myself?A: It is a water distribution method which was actually used in ancient times to efficiently deliver water…

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Kern County: Article

Initial Interest & Draft Agenda - 2026 Salinity Workshop

November 20, 2025

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Photo illustration of a spray drone hovering over a orchard

Food Blog: Article

Public invited for up-close look at future of citrus ag tech

November 12, 2025

By Hanif R Houston, Michael Hsu

Six ag tech companies will demonstrate their technologies at a VINE Connect Field Day on Dec. 5 at UC ANR's Lindcove Research and Extension Center. This cohort focuses on citrus.

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