The Advantages of Closely Spaced Emitters
Choosing the right drip tape emitter spacing can be more of an art than a science. This is because of the many variables that exist in each farming application, including tape placement, soil type,...
View ArticleWhy Midwest Growers Are Converting to Subsurface Drip Irrigation
In the Midwest, the land where pivot irrigation is king, some growers are converting to subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) to save water, decrease energy and labor costs, and increase crop yield and...
View ArticleVIDEO: Oregon Carrot Seed Growers Save Water & Improve Yield, Quality with...
Oregon producers, who grow about 85 percent of the nation's carrot seeds, have cut water use in half by transitioning to drip from overhead sprinklers. Although more studies need to be done, growers...
View ArticleSubsurface Drip Irrigation saves water, delivers inputs
The practice of applying chemicals through buried drip irrigation lines has been used for decades in fruit and vegetable crops and orchards. Subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) is pumping water into...
View ArticleThe Water Zone Radio Show, Hosted by Toro Irrigation, to Focus on Water...
This Thursday, September 10th, “The Water Zone” radio show, hosted by Toro, will focus on California’s agricultural industry and efforts to save water amid the historic drought. Guests include Deputy...
View ArticleFarmer uses Less Water with Drip Irrigation on Pumpkin Patch
As pumpkins in the field begin heading for front porches to become jack-o'-lanterns, a pumpkin farmer in Ogden is showing off his non-traditional way of watering his crop. His innovations have slashed...
View ArticleDrip Irrigation Infographic
This Drip Irrigation infographic highlights just a few of the many good reasons why switching to drip is a good idea. Continue reading → The post Drip Irrigation Infographic appeared first on Drip...
View ArticleJoin Toro Micro-Irrigation at the 2016 World Ag Expo!
We've been waiting all year for this, and the time is finally here! The 2016 World Ag Expo in Tulare, CA is happening THIS WEEK, and we hope you'll join us there! From February 9 - 11, Toro will be...
View ArticleDrip Irrigation Benefits Crops, Water and Habitat for California Farmer
During times of water scarcity, like California’s recent drought, it’s tempting to take on a binary view of the world. This was definitely the case with agriculture, which appeared to be at odds with...
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