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A place to share information about all aspects of irrigation.
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By Carolina Irrigation Solutions
Published Apr 30, 2018
-This practice can be applied to many aspects of your life and business, and certainly applies to irrigation on your farm and money in your wallet... These are small set-backs in the irrigation off season but they can be major back-breakers if found during your crop's peak water requirement. So with that in mind below is a center pivot irrigation check-list to help with preventative maintenance on your farm... Hopefully this list helps prevent your farm from costly cures in the future!We are a Valley dealer located in Hartsville, SC and would like to hear from you! If you need assistance or have any questions please contact us @ Carolina Irrigation Solutions 319 Tema Road Hartsville, SC 29550 mailto:Valley@carolinairrigation. com (843) 917-0198 843) 917-0198 website: http://carolinairrigation...
Categories: Irrigation
By Carolina Irrigation Solutions
Published Oct 9, 2019
Do you have mixed feelings about technology? I do. Some technology takes our time, isolates us, and numbs our brains. Then there is technology that makes life more efficient, brings more information to you, and improves your quality of life... Do you ever have a hard time explaining technical or mechanical problems to your irrigation dealer? This is another area where Agsense helps... If you have any questions, or have or need center-pivot irrigation gives us a call, and we have a solution that keeps you informed, improves your quality of life, and makes your farm more efficient!...
Categories: Corn, Irrigation, Precision Agriculture
Updated Aug 7, 2020
Higher than normal temperatures have been accompanied by moderate to severe drought in several southern states, so irrigation assumes added importance to help cotton through future summers... So far farmers have used the variation in ETc as the amount of irrigation that the crop needs, which during the growing season can be:0... Need for Precision Farming While irrigation and pesticide treatments are necessary, it is important to also prioritize efficiency by reducing costs to increase farm revenue... The frequent incidences of drought we are seeing will increase irrigation needs. Cotton growers, who have been using broad recommendations can use precision farming to finetune their irrigation to avoid higher water inputs and costs...
Categories: Cotton, Irrigation, Precision Agriculture
Published Sep 9, 2020
What is Subsurface Drip Irrigation?Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) is a way of irrigating crops through plastic tubes placed under the soil surface... In the United States, SDI is widely used to irrigate annual crops; elsewhere, the irrigation system is popularly used for orchards and other perennials... Using an SDI system provides high water-use efficiency and savings of 25-50% compared to flood irrigation. Using SDI also has a positive effect on the environment through reduced nitrate leakage in the lower soil layers, unlike other irrigation systems... History of Subsurface Drip Irrigation Technological advances within the plastics industry have led to significant progress for irrigation systems...
Categories: Corn, Irrigation, Precision Agriculture
Team irrigation; iStockphoto
Updated Aug 19, 2020
For this reason, it becomes essential to select an efficient and economical irrigation system. The market offers various systems including the most well-known and widely-used option of central pivot and the newer solution of drip irrigation. What are the differences between the two systems?Among the relevant differences to consider is the investment cost, adaptability to the rotation, weather conditions, irrigation availability and the efficiency of any fertigation. Pivot vs Drip irrigation: economic comparisonsIn a study conducted by the University of Turin, the costs and efficiency of the two systems were analyzed. Researchers considered the same water supply and an average life of 10 years for the surface drip irrigation and 20 years for the pivot...
Categories: Corn, Agribusiness, Irrigation
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Valley Center Pivot Irrigation Company in Hartsville, SC.
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By Darren Chan
Published Aug 21, 2019
What’s Soil SalinizationSoil salinization is one of the most vital soil problems for agricultural production... In these areas where plant growth requires irrigation, the Evaporation and transpiration process leaves salt in the soil... Why Does Soil Salinization OccurSeveral factors contribute to an increase in the amount of salt in the soil:Irrigation Water Quality & VolumeThe total amount of dissolved salt in irrigated water and its composition affects soil salt content. The more water you irrigate, the salinity of the soil will be close to the salt concentration of the irrigation water... Control irrigation water volumeApply minimal levels of irrigation water volume and keep the well-drained soil condition...
Categories: Agribusiness, Irrigation, Wheat
Updated Dec 31, 2020
Farming is such a unique occupation because the intensity of our work oscillates with the seasons. For most farmers, winter marks a time for some rest and reflection--and a new year ushers in new hope... I want to have X amount of acres under irrigation... Are any of the three-year or one-year objectives supporting a long-term objective? For example, if your ten-year objective is to have one-thousand acres under irrigation on your farm and your one-year objective is to install one-hundred acres worth of irrigation, then you have a milestone along the way to achieving your larger, long-term vision... For example, you may not identify a daily habit that’s related to your objective of having one-thousand acres under irrigation, but maintaining a clean fleet of equipment could be as easy as making end-of-day equipment cleanup a habit...
Categories: Agribusiness, Irrigation, Vegetables
By Darren Chan
Published Jul 22, 2019
What’s Trichoderma Harzianum ?Trichoderma harzianum fungi that are present in nearly all soils. It readily colonizes plant roots and rhizosphere competent able to grow on roots as they develop. Trichoderma has quicker growth rate, and highly adaptation in bad soil condition. It is usually used for foliar application, seed treatment and soil treatment for suppression of various disease causing fungal pathogens... Application Mode: Foliar sprays, pre-planting applications to seed, post-pruning treatments, incorporation in the soil during seeding or transplant, watering by irrigation or applied as a root drench or dip...
Categories: Agribusiness, Irrigation, Wheat
Business Title: AgSmarts
About: Based in Memphis, TN, AgSmarts is a Precision Ag technology company that offers remote wireless sensing, predictive irrigation and crop management analytics, and equipment automation that collectively represent a revolution in data-driven agriculture. AgSmarts’ platform combines hardware and software solutions into a versatile, powerful and cost effective suite of tools that producers, researchers and agronomic consultants can use today in the struggle to conserve natural resources, control operational costs and maximize crop yields. For more information about AgSmarts, please visit www.agsmarts.com
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Corn, Cotton, Soybeans, Wheat, Sorghum, Precision Agriculture, Irrigation, Agribusiness
Job Title: Farmer
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Canola, Corn, Peanuts, Rice, Soybeans, Beef, Dairy, Poultry, Swine, Crop Protection, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Apps, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Marketing, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Operating a Farm, Taxes, Purchasing, Repair, Orchard Crops, Tree Nuts, Vegetables
Job Title: Farmer, Landowner
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Wheat, Beef, Dairy, Feed, Poultry, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Apps, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Orchard Crops, Tree Nuts, Vegetables
Business Title: AgFuse LLC
Job Title: Adminstrator
About: AgFuse is a social media network created specifically to connect farmers and agriculture professionals throughout the world.
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Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Rice, Canola, Sorghum, Beef, Dairy, Poultry, Swine, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Organic Row Crops, Irrigation, Timber, Marketing, Agribusiness
Job Title: Other Ag Professional, Farmer
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Canola, Corn, Cotton, Organic Row Crops, Peanuts, Rice, Sorghum, Wheat, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Apps, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Human Resources, Operating a Farm, Succession Planning, Taxes, Projects, Purchasing, Repair, Shops, Tools, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, NRCS, Hemp, Organic Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Fishing, Homesteading, Horses, Hunting, Timber, Tobacco
Job Title: Veterinarian
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Corn, Cotton, Organic Row Crops, Peanuts, Rice, Soybeans, Wheat, Beef, Dairy, Feed, Grass-Fed Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Livestock, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Apps, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Human Resources, Operating a Farm, Succession Planning, Taxes, Projects, Tools, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, NRCS, Hemp, Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Tree Nuts, Vegetables, Fishing, Homesteading, Horses, Tobacco
Business Title: Pat And Blake Rogers Farms
Job Title: Owner
About: I grow cotton, peanuts, soybeans, corn and wheat in the Pee Dee area of South Carolina.
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Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Sorghum, Cover Crops, Precision Agriculture, Irrigation, Timber, Marketing, Agribusiness
Business Title: Sorrels Farms, Canadian Hills Produce, And Sorrels Custom Harvesting
Job Title: Owner
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Cotton, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Canola, Sorghum, Beef, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Irrigation, Marketing, Agribusiness
Business Title: Seitec Genetics
Job Title: Ag Retail Professional, Crop Consultant, Other Ag Professional, corn breeder
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Corn, Cotton, Organic Row Crops, Peanuts, Rice, Sorghum, Soybeans, Wheat, Beef, Dairy, Feed, Grass-Fed Livestock, Poultry, Swine, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Apps, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Ag Policy, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Operating a Farm, Tools, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, NRCS, Vegetables, Homesteading, Hunting
Business Title: Seed Sales
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Corn, Cotton, Soybeans, Wheat, Rice, Cover Crops, Irrigation, Marketing
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Valley Center Pivot Irrigation Company in Hartsville, SC.
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By Carolina Irrigation Solutions
Published Apr 30, 2018
-This practice can be applied to many aspects of your life and business, and certainly applies to irrigation on your farm and money in your wallet... These are small set-backs in the irrigation off season but they can be major back-breakers if found during your crop's peak water requirement. So with that in mind below is a center pivot irrigation check-list to help with preventative maintenance on your farm... Hopefully this list helps prevent your farm from costly cures in the future!We are a Valley dealer located in Hartsville, SC and would like to hear from you! If you need assistance or have any questions please contact us @ Carolina Irrigation Solutions 319 Tema Road Hartsville, SC 29550 mailto:Valley@carolinairrigation. com (843) 917-0198 843) 917-0198 website: http://carolinairrigation...
Categories: Irrigation
By Carolina Irrigation Solutions
Published Oct 9, 2019
Do you have mixed feelings about technology? I do. Some technology takes our time, isolates us, and numbs our brains. Then there is technology that makes life more efficient, brings more information to you, and improves your quality of life... Do you ever have a hard time explaining technical or mechanical problems to your irrigation dealer? This is another area where Agsense helps... If you have any questions, or have or need center-pivot irrigation gives us a call, and we have a solution that keeps you informed, improves your quality of life, and makes your farm more efficient!...
Categories: Corn, Irrigation, Precision Agriculture
Updated Aug 7, 2020
Higher than normal temperatures have been accompanied by moderate to severe drought in several southern states, so irrigation assumes added importance to help cotton through future summers... So far farmers have used the variation in ETc as the amount of irrigation that the crop needs, which during the growing season can be:0... Need for Precision Farming While irrigation and pesticide treatments are necessary, it is important to also prioritize efficiency by reducing costs to increase farm revenue... The frequent incidences of drought we are seeing will increase irrigation needs. Cotton growers, who have been using broad recommendations can use precision farming to finetune their irrigation to avoid higher water inputs and costs...
Categories: Cotton, Irrigation, Precision Agriculture
Published Sep 9, 2020
What is Subsurface Drip Irrigation?Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) is a way of irrigating crops through plastic tubes placed under the soil surface... In the United States, SDI is widely used to irrigate annual crops; elsewhere, the irrigation system is popularly used for orchards and other perennials... Using an SDI system provides high water-use efficiency and savings of 25-50% compared to flood irrigation. Using SDI also has a positive effect on the environment through reduced nitrate leakage in the lower soil layers, unlike other irrigation systems... History of Subsurface Drip Irrigation Technological advances within the plastics industry have led to significant progress for irrigation systems...
Categories: Corn, Irrigation, Precision Agriculture
Team irrigation; iStockphoto
Updated Aug 19, 2020
For this reason, it becomes essential to select an efficient and economical irrigation system. The market offers various systems including the most well-known and widely-used option of central pivot and the newer solution of drip irrigation. What are the differences between the two systems?Among the relevant differences to consider is the investment cost, adaptability to the rotation, weather conditions, irrigation availability and the efficiency of any fertigation. Pivot vs Drip irrigation: economic comparisonsIn a study conducted by the University of Turin, the costs and efficiency of the two systems were analyzed. Researchers considered the same water supply and an average life of 10 years for the surface drip irrigation and 20 years for the pivot...
Categories: Corn, Agribusiness, Irrigation
By Darren Chan
Published Aug 21, 2019
What’s Soil SalinizationSoil salinization is one of the most vital soil problems for agricultural production... In these areas where plant growth requires irrigation, the Evaporation and transpiration process leaves salt in the soil... Why Does Soil Salinization OccurSeveral factors contribute to an increase in the amount of salt in the soil:Irrigation Water Quality & VolumeThe total amount of dissolved salt in irrigated water and its composition affects soil salt content. The more water you irrigate, the salinity of the soil will be close to the salt concentration of the irrigation water... Control irrigation water volumeApply minimal levels of irrigation water volume and keep the well-drained soil condition...
Categories: Agribusiness, Irrigation, Wheat
Updated Dec 31, 2020
Farming is such a unique occupation because the intensity of our work oscillates with the seasons. For most farmers, winter marks a time for some rest and reflection--and a new year ushers in new hope... I want to have X amount of acres under irrigation... Are any of the three-year or one-year objectives supporting a long-term objective? For example, if your ten-year objective is to have one-thousand acres under irrigation on your farm and your one-year objective is to install one-hundred acres worth of irrigation, then you have a milestone along the way to achieving your larger, long-term vision... For example, you may not identify a daily habit that’s related to your objective of having one-thousand acres under irrigation, but maintaining a clean fleet of equipment could be as easy as making end-of-day equipment cleanup a habit...
Categories: Agribusiness, Irrigation, Vegetables
By Darren Chan
Published Jul 22, 2019
What’s Trichoderma Harzianum ?Trichoderma harzianum fungi that are present in nearly all soils. It readily colonizes plant roots and rhizosphere competent able to grow on roots as they develop. Trichoderma has quicker growth rate, and highly adaptation in bad soil condition. It is usually used for foliar application, seed treatment and soil treatment for suppression of various disease causing fungal pathogens... Application Mode: Foliar sprays, pre-planting applications to seed, post-pruning treatments, incorporation in the soil during seeding or transplant, watering by irrigation or applied as a root drench or dip...
Categories: Agribusiness, Irrigation, Wheat
By Sam Baker
Published Apr 25, 2020
Ag-Analytics® (https://analytics. ag/uav) announced the launch of its long-awaited fully remote, on-demand UAV Service – a custom flight service to assist farmers by providing fast, cost-effective UAV flights and machine learning analysis. The cost starts as low as $210 for a 60-acre field or $2. 40/acre for larger fields... Irrigation leaks, infections, pests, and other potential problem areas become apparent when viewed on the scale that UAV imaging can provide...
Categories: Agribusiness, Irrigation, Precision Agriculture
By Darren Chan
Published Aug 28, 2020
Soil Borne Diseases, mainly plant pathogens living in the soil with crop residue. Apply inappropriate farming, irrigation, fertilization, planting methods, and other agronomic measures. And climatic factors, mainly including temperature, humidity, light, and so on. It causes the pathogen to multiply rapidly... Incorrect Field ApplicationIncorrect field operations such as Improper cultivation, flood irrigation, excessive application of chemical fertilizer, etc...
Categories: Agribusiness, Irrigation, Organic Row Crops
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