2026: Earlier Almond Irrigation Start Revisited

Growing the Valley by Phoebe Gordon

Apr 8, 202600:30:46Government & Organizations

Dr. Or Sperling (ARO-Volcani) and Zac Ellis (OFI) discuss the exciting 2025 results from their proactive irrigation scheduling application in California almond orchards. You can ask questions and provide feedback to the...

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