Irrigation Articles

Biophosphate pellets from pig manure for use in low-phosphate agricultural areas The Ecoson Biophosphate plant produces green gas from animal manure in a sustainable way, and a natural, phosphate-rich organic fertilizer pellet for use in low-phosphate agricultural areas. The plant has a processing ...

Oct. 14, 2018

By Nutrient Platform

Plastic-Puglia achieved  resounding  success on the 42th edition of Eima, the most important international exhibition for agricultural sector set up in Bologna with 280 thousand visitors and over 140 countries attending it. An important chance for all the companies involved in this sector such as Plastic-Puglia, a leader company for the ...

Oct. 3, 2018

By Plastic Puglia

JM Farms, located in Kentucky, had been experiencing significant buildup of biofilm and slime in the water system. The biofilm and slime buildup led to water with a poor taste and odor, decreased water and feed consumption, longer flock cycles and fewer-than-expected head sold, which resulted lower revenue for the farm. Understanding the impact that better treated water can have on the key ...

Sep. 24, 2018

By Silver Bullet Water Treatment Company, LLC

Long Lake Colony Farm is an 1,800-head swine operation located in Wetonka, South Dakota that uses a 25,000 gallon per day capacity well-water system. Preliminary testing of the system showed elevated bacteria levels in the farm’s water. The water quality also contributed to clogged water lines in the animal drinking system. The bacteria and water line issues resulted in strep problems in ...

Sep. 24, 2018

By Silver Bullet Water Treatment Company, LLC

"PV + agriculture" is a new project developed with the PV poverty alleviation project, referring to the organic combination of PV industry and agriculture. This is a very effective combination, the ideal scenario is ideal, PV agricultural facilities above the use of photovoltaic power generation can generate revenue, the ...

Jul. 1, 2018

By lydite trading company

According to the statistical data of China Construction Machinery Industry Association, the sales and tonnage of China's excavator market from January to May 2018 have been released as shown in the figure.      Sales   volume  ...

Jun. 27, 2018

By wuxi beiyi excavator parts factory

PV + agriculture" is a new project developed with the PV poverty alleviation project, referring to the organic combination of PV industry and agriculture. This is a very effective combination, the ideal scenario is ideal, PV agricultural facilities above the use of photovoltaic power generation can generate revenue, the ...

Jun. 25, 2018

By wuxi beiyi excavator parts factory

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May 17, 2018

By Global CSP

Problem. It’s a long way from the clubhouse’s coffee shop to the 18th hole. Furtively ducking into the nearby woods is an unsatisfactory answer to nature’s call, so mid-course comfort stations are necessities. But perc challenged soils and environmental considerations can preclude septic systems. Sewer connections, utility electricity, and running potable water can be ...

May 6, 2018

By Advanced Composting Systems LLC (ACS)

The ventricular myocardium of the human heart is composed of an anisotropic tissue structure that allows for force generation and contraction to pump blood throughout the body. It has long been established that the collagen-rich, fibrous, extracellular matrix environment guides the formation of this laminar tissue architecture. The structural and mechanical properties of the cardiac ...

Apr. 2, 2018

By United Chemical Technologies

A couple months ago we took a brief look at how the agriculture industry is turning to automation and data to help monitor product and resource levels, enabling farmers and ranchers to be proactive, rather reactive, about the needs and conditions of their businesses. We all agreed that there are plenty of opportunities for level measurement in the modern agriculture industry. But what of pressure ...

Jan. 24, 2018

By Automation Products Group, Inc. (APG)

The objective of this study was to determine how macrophytes commonly used in treatment wetlands (TWs) respond to water with low pollutant concentration. We measured pollutant removal efficiency and compared growth and nutrient uptake of five macrophytes in demonstration scale units (volume >40 m3) irrigated by water with pollutant concentrations representative of average urban stormwater ...

Dec. 12, 2017

By IWA Publishing

Planning your fruit frost protection for the winter and spring is simple enough to do. With a few methods and tips for understanding what is the best kind of protection your crops need, you can survive the winter with little stress or worry. With our article, you will discover these very tricks for how to best use water irrigation for your crops to keep them from freezing. It is essential to keep ...

Dec. 5, 2017

By Kim Engineering Solutions

Learn how Granular helped a real farm discover that their variety choice was costing them $800 per acre ...

Nov. 30, 2017

By Granular, Inc.

In the perfect scenario everyone could rely on rainwater for their farming practices, but this is not always the case. This is why employing the right choice from the different irrigation systems available is crucial for agricultural success. Irrigation systems are basically an artificial way to provide water to fertile soil for agricultural purposes. Crop irrigation is necessary to ...

Nov. 22, 2017

By GR Trailers LLC

Sustainable reuse of human excreta in socially and religiously conservative societies is extremely difficult. People's perceptions and acceptability regarding the reuse of human excreta is mainly linked to their culture. In addition, certain societies regard the cultural and social barriers more than the religious barriers. The aim of this study is to understand the perceptions of people about ...

Nov. 15, 2017

By IWA Publishing

Getting to Know Cannabis Farming Israel’s agricultural industry is ripening for the beginning of medical cannabis export, with the expected passage of medical export legislation by the end of the year. The timing is particularly fruitful for growers who are interested in succeeding in a new venture that is still in its infancy. The rewards are also high: Israel’s Health and ...

Sep. 26, 2017

By Kim Engineering Solutions

To study whether broiler and layer farms contribute to the environmental Campylobacter load, environmental matrices at or close to farms, and caecal material from chickens, were examined. Similarity between Campylobacter from poultry and environment was tested based on species identification and Multilocus Sequence Typing. Campylobacter prevalence in caecal ...

Sep. 13, 2017

By IWA Publishing

In Bowen, Queensland, in 2010, Hibrix was compared with a high NPK mineral fertiliser program for the production of maize cv. Hycorn 675IT on an alluvial sandy loam soil irrigated via sub-surface drip tape. At commercial harvest, cobs from 20 randomly selected plants per plot from were harvested, weighed and the length, girth at the cob base and length of tip not filled with kernels was measured. ...

Sep. 12, 2017

By NW Solutions

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it is not yet ready to ban the use of chlorpyrifos on food crops, despite growing concerns from lawmakers and members of the public regarding its safety. The chemical – which is an organophosphate insecticide – is primarily used to control foliage and soil borne insect pests on food and feed ...

Sep. 10, 2017

By UL - The WERCS