Pro gardeners share irrigation tips
The Association of Master Gardeners and the University of Arizona Yavapai County Cooperative Extension hosted a Zoom workshop on backyard vegetable garden irrigation on Tuesday, July 25. Led by master gardener Bill Maynes, the workshop explained the importance of irrigation, different types of irrigation, and choosing the right irrigation system for your garden. Maines defined […]
County asks to keep irrigation end guns from spraying dirt roads – Yuma Pioneer
From the Yuma County CommissionerThis summer, we want to remind growers of the importance of preventing Pivot end guns from spraying county roads.Excess water on roads is a safety issue. When driving on a dry road, the driver can lose control of the vehicle if the end gun sprays water onto the road and suddenly […]
Irrigation efficiency program incentivizes farmers
In Pinal County, a more traditional but less efficient flood irrigation system has been installed along a large area of ​​farmland and fed by center pivot irrigation. (Photo credit: UA Cooperative Extension) Lawmakers funded a program to encourage Arizona farmers to reduce unsustainable irrigation practices with $15.2 million allocated from the state budget as general […]
Bureau of Reclamation offers $10 million loan to North Unit Irrigation District to replace old fish screens
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of the Interior on Wednesday announced a $585 million investment in repairs to water systems across the West. This includes making available her $10 million loan to the North Unit Irrigation District for the replacement of fish screens on the main canal. on the bend. All four of […]
