Basic Stem Water Potential Measurement - In Concept and In the Field

Stem water potential is a direct measure of water tension (negative pressure) within the plant. Continue reading to learn more about the basic concept of stem water potential and measurement in the field.

Current South Sacramento Valley ET Report - August 10, 2018

Irrigation Evapotranspiration (ET) Report for the Woodland, Davis, Dixon, and Verona CIMIS stations.

Current Northern Sacramento Valley ET Report - August 10, 2018

Irrigation Evapotranspiration (ET) Report for Tehama, Butte and Colusa county CIMIS stations.

Integrated Pest Management Update - August 7, 2018

These updates are provided as reference information for Sacramento Valley orchard pest and natural enemy activity.

Advances in On-Farm Water Management

Irrigated agriculture acreage in the northern Sacramento Valley has grown substantially over the past decade, with gains largely driven by new orchard plantings. Despite these substantial gains in irrigated agriculture, actual water demand has remained relatively stable. This video showcases many irrigation management technologies on-display at a walnut irrigation field day conducted in June 2018.