Initiated in June 2022, the study aimed to evaluate the differences in water consumption and soil moisture retention between Capillary Hydroponic System and Variable Depth Rootzone overhead irrigation ...

Efficient irrigation is one of the key Earth Kind practices for conserving water in the landscape. Low-volume irrigation systems (sometimes referred to as drip or trickle irrigation) are among the ...

When the winds scream across the cornbelt, it’s not unusual to have reports of large numbers of overhead irrigation systems being flipped during the storms. Seeing a few cases this week, I found ...

Water is a limited resource in the Western United States, especially in August. Ranchers and farmers in the Roaring Fork Valley have to consider the benefits and drawbacks of different irrigation ...

Water smarter, not harder. These clever self-watering raised bed ideas save time, keep plants thriving, and offer a reduced risk of overwatering.

Diesel and electricity are the main energy sources used to pump water through irrigation systems. It was, therefore, a double whammy when last year’s high prices hit potato growers in what was one of ...