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The Irrigation Training & Research Center (ITRC) of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo tested 28 different pressure-compensating models of microirrigation emitting devices from a total of nine manufacturers in order to compare independent laboratory testing with manufacturer specifications.

Sand media filters are commonly used in agricultural microirrigation systems. They have the advantages of simplicity and large capacities and are favored by many farmers and designers over other filtration hardware when there is a lot of organic matter in the water.

A crucial aspect to microsprinkler and dripper performance is maintaining the size of the orifice as it was delivered from the factory. Even small changes in the size of the orifice can have significant effects on the volume of water distributed in the orchard.

Hops & Cider Apple Production Seminar and Tour The University of California and the San Diego Farm Bureau invite you attend a Hops & Cider Apple Production Seminar and Tour! These" la carte" classes allow you to attend any of three educational workshops. Choose from...

CACHUMA RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR SANTA BARBARA COUNTY GROWERS AND FARMERS WATER CONSERVATION FUNDING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES WORKSH0P Agenda 8:00 Sign-In 8:15 Breakfast and Technical Displays 9:00 Grower and Funding Talks 10:40 Discussion and Monday, June 27, 2016 8:15 -11:30 am Rincon Beac...