Segment: Irrigation
Sometimes All it Takes is a Really Good Filter to Get Rid of the Weeds
Native Texas Nursery is a 40-acre nursery that provides native plants to Texas garden centers, landscapers, architects, municipalities, and other organizations. The nursery’s irrigation water is sourced from its pond, which is filled by wells. Over the years, the nursery faced a major challenge when weed seeds naturally infiltrated this water source. The seeds were … Continued
Benefits of Screen Filters for Irrigation
As discussed in previous blog posts, the plugging of emitters by physical, chemical, or biological contaminants can severely impact irrigation uniformity and increase the maintenance requirements for irrigation systems. Well-designed irrigation systems should include measures that prevent clogging, including reliable filtration. Filtration types for irrigation systems Different filter types are available for removing contaminants from … Continued
Efficient Flush Design for Irrigation Systems
Irrigation systems are a crucial investment for the high-yield production of quality produce. As discussed in previous blog posts, physical, biological and chemical materials are found in most water sources. When water travels through irrigation pipelines, these materials usually stay suspended in the water, but when the water flow slows or stops, the materials can … Continued
Designing Your Irrigation System To Save Water And Time
Irrigation for agriculture is the primary user of water worldwide, and demand is now exceeding supply. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 80% of water in the U.S. is used in agricultural irrigation. Unfortunately, this irrigation usage also tends to be highly inefficient and a substantial amount of water is lost to runoff … Continued
How Using Self-Cleaning Filters Can Impact Your Growth
Getting the most yield out of your land while also minimizing costs can be tricky. High-quality potable water sources are becoming rarer and this is making the use of sources such as reclaimed water and non-potable fresh water more prevalent. As these water sources often contain more clogging factors, advanced irrigation and filtration systems are … Continued
It’s All About the Filter
Making sure your irrigation system works optimally for the long-term Emitters clogging is one of the most significant problems in irrigation. Clogging can be caused by physical, chemical or biological contaminants and it can severely impact water application uniformity and will increase the need for everyday maintenance of irrigation systems. As discussed in our previous post, … Continued
How Do Automatic Self-Cleaning Filters Actually Work? US
Managing your land entails a continuous learning process of trial and error. Each soil type has its own unique needs, and every water source used for irrigation has its advantages and disadvantages. In previous blog posts, we discussed some of the essentials required for an efficient irrigation system that produces maximum yield while minimizing costs: … Continued
What Causes my Irrigation Emitters to Clog?
One of the most significant investments a farmer makes is the design and installation of an effective irrigation system. And one of the most common irrigation system challenges is preventing irrigation emitter clogging. These emitters are usually small, so it is not a matter of IF they will get clogged but rather a matter of … Continued
Which Type of Irrigation is Best for You?
Irrigation has been used by farmers since farming began. Without irrigation, crops could not be grown and food could not be produced. Actually, the same is true today, although irrigation has come a long way from its primitive beginnings. There are several irrigation methods available and before deciding on which is best for you and … Continued