Irrigation Training Series

According to the Lawn and Landscape Magazine, by 2060, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that Latinos will represent almost one-third of the population; that’s 119 million people. This poses a considerable challenge and an opportunity for the landscape industry, which comprises over 35 percent, Hispanic laborers. We need to communicate better with our teams, and even if you have some knowledge of Spanish, you may not know the terms or pronunciation of the irrigation terms.

Join Daniel Martinez and Dave Laybourn to learn how to use terms and phrases in English and Spanish to talk about important water management topics such as soil moisture, water bucket, trigger point, evapotranspiration.

In this session, you will learn:

Special Guests: Daniel Martinez and David Lindsey.

Two of the most well know names in Agriculture today are Steve Malanca and Erik Wilson the cofounders of the My Job Depends on Ag.

Their goal is to illustrate just how massive the fraternity of Ag really is, as well as educate and inform the public with articles, stories, images and more, directly from the farmers, ranchers and other agricultural support businesses, whose daily lives – and livelihoods – are affected every day by agriculture in this country.

They started with a Facebook group in May of 2016, which in the matter of just a few weeks grew to over 20,000 members (we have grown to over 65,000 members as of October 2016), and they began by sharing our stories about how “our jobs depend on ag”. By putting a face with entire agriculture industry chain, they hope the impact of agriculture will be recognized by not just political leaders, but consumers as well. This would make a huge difference to the farmers of California.

During this lunch and learn we are going to hear more about their amazing journey. We will learn how they were able to get so many people behind this message so quickly. How we can keep the message going, and how our lives are impacted daily by ag.

Special Guests: Erik Wilson and Steve Malanca.

Cotton production is a $25 billion-per-year industry in the United States, and the U.S. exported almost $8 billion worth of cotton last year. Cotton is one of our thirstiest crops, and using drip irrigation can reduce water use while improving yields. How successful you are reducing water use and increasing profits depends on how you manage your drip system.

Our irrigation training session will provide some techniques you can start using right away to make yourself more profitable.

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers released a report discussing a field study describing how varying the row spacing on cotton in relation to the drip irrigation system location affects the germination and yield potential. We will share the results of that study and other cultural practices and how to access the value of the different irrigation techniques.

If you currently use drip irrigation or were thinking of installing drip irrigation on your farm, this session is a much see. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.

Special Guest: Michael Pippen.

During this informative session with Kris Kiser, President, and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), viewers will learn how OPEI can help their business succeed.

OPEI is an international trade association representing power equipment, small engine, portable generator, power washer, utility vehicle, golf car, and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers.

OPEI is the advocacy voice of the industry. OPEI is managing partner of GIE+EXPO, the industry’s annual international trade show, and administers the TurfMutt Foundation, which directs the environmental education program TurfMutt.

We will cover the following topics during the webinar:

Special Guest: Kris Kiser.

In this webinar, you will learn about the new water management service from Jain.

Jeff Tuel, Executive Vice President Jain Irrigation, shows how water management service customers receive water budgets, weekly irrigation schedules (based on your desired factors), and weekly reporting on irrigation schedule compliance.

Jeff shows the new Jain Logic updates and how Jain uses satellite data, soil moisture monitoring, weather forecasts, irrigation scheduling, and water reporting to manage your water for the upcoming season.

Jeff will highlight key development releases and why they are important to growers, who must continuously move and evolve with water, labor, and profit pressures. Also, Jeff will discuss how recent changes in Jain Agriculture Services has led to a renewed focus on his team’s position as trusted advisors in the Jain Logic user community. You won’t want to miss this webinar.

Jeff has a big announcement regarding special year-end offers guaranteed to save you money during the coming season.

Special Guest: Jeff Tuel.

Ever wonder if you are paying too little, too much, or just the right amount for water? Watering your landscape is not as much of an art as you might think. There is science behind how much and how often you should water, and it is relatively easy to calculate the appropriate amount of water. If you know this amount and can calculate it, you can quickly determine if you are paying too much for water. Many of the answers you need to calculate the amount are in the water bill you get every other month.

Join us on Friday, November 20, to hear Dave Laybourn show us how to get value from our water bills.

He will discuss how to reconcile the quantity of water used with the size and type of the

To read a water bill – there is a wealth of water knowledge in this bill, and you should know where to find it.

Special Guest: David Laybourn.

You want to grow great onions and save water, right? This webinar shows you how to do both. Whether you prefer your onions chopped, diced, grilled or sautéed, you need to know the best way to grow onions while maximizing water savings.

Onions are an annual short-season crop that can generally be grown in a variety of conditions ranging from a light sandy loam soil to a heavy peat/muck.

With approximately 75,000 acres planted annually in the U.S. representing approximately $900 million, growers are learning that onions require an aggressive approach to maximize yield and quality.

Join us this Wednesday to learn about five important factors to maximize your onion crop for your next growing season.

Special Guest: Kevin Stewart.

Distribution uniformity is a starting point for irrigation scheduling and an excellent place to start looking for ways to reduce water use.

Understanding Distribution Uniformity, knowing how to measure it, and understanding the potential pitfalls make you a better water manager.

This Friday, Dr. Franklin Gaudi, from the Irrigation Training and Research Center at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, provides an overview and specifics of distribution uniformity.

Definitions and evaluation techniques are emphasized in this lunch and learn, ranging from how to take a pressure measurement to what specific measurements are needed for evaluation.

Several irrigation methods will be discussed. Irrigation systems can be “tuned up” to conserve water and power and maintain adequate surface water and groundwater qualities.

This lunch and learn helps you determine which tune-up technique meets your specific situation. The techniques and programs covered are the standard used for DWR-funded evaluation projects throughout California.

ITRC is a center of excellence housed within the BioResource and Agricultural Engineering (BRAE) Department of California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo. The linkage to the BRAE Department is unique among irrigation centers – ITRC’s organization was specifically developed to ensure long-term positive benefits to Cal Poly’s academic irrigation teaching program – which provides long-term benefits to California and the nation.

What you will learn during this session:

Please join us Friday, November 13, at noon PST for this informative session.

Special Guest: Dr. Franklin Gaudi.

Taking on a new maintenance account can be overwhelming and putting a priority on water management sets companies apart.

Our presenter Michael Derewenko pulls from his experience as a contractor and from his experience working as an irrigation advisor for ValleyCrest to make this process easier for you.

He presents a step by step process that makes you more successful. From the first walk to board presentations we cover what the professionals are looking at when they take on a new HOA or commercial account.

Here is a preview of what will be discussed:

Even if you are using a 200 mesh filter, some fine sand, silt, and clay particles make it into your drip lines.

Proper flushing is critical to your micro irrigation system’s success, yet few know the appropriate way to flush a system.

Cory Broad will take us step by step through the process, so you know how to flush correctly, how often to flush, and ways to measure your success.

This is a must-see webinar for anyone responsible for maintaining a drip irrigation system.

During this session, you will learn:

Special Guest: Aric Olson.