Irrigation Training Series

Filters are a crucial component of any irrigation system, yet often a detail overlooked or undervalued. Installing an irrigation filter on your drip irrigation system prevents clogging of emitters and reduces wear and tear on the system. Sand and organic materials are the primary objects you want to remove, and knowing which filter works best for each is essential. In addition, filters require min...

The start of the season is one of the craziest we’ve seen. We have $8 corn, $11 wheat, and $18 soybeans. Soil moisture, water, and drought are at the front of everyone’s mind. In addition, inputs like nitrogen are skyrocketing. This week, we will look at how growers around the country are responding to these variables and see what we can learn from some of the best practices in the field. During t...

Friday is Earth Day, and the theme of Earth Day this year is investing in our planet; however, getting people to pay money to solve problems years in the future is challenging. For most people paying hurts, it means going without something today, and the benefit is for someone else in the future. Society is focused on the present, and the future exists only in our heads. However, this is changing…...

The average American throws out 4.5 pounds of trash every single day. It may not seem all that much, but with over 300 million people in the United States, that is roughly 728,000 tons of daily garbage. What makes this bad is over 70% of what goes into landfills could be recycled or used for compost. Composting is the speeding up of the natural process of decomposition. The goal is to improve soil...

Managing water accurately and consistently across multiple irrigation controllers is an age-old dilemma for landscapers. It’s a labor-intensive part of the upkeep of a healthy, well-manicured, and presentable landscape, requiring considerable time and resource costs. Jain UNITY technology brings significant time savings and operational efficiencies to multi-controller management. Through your...

The almond nut that we are so familiar with is the seed of the almond tree fruit. Almonds have one of the highest content of protein of all nuts. Almonds are great for your heart, are a natural energy boost, and make the most delicious nut butter. Precision water management for Almond trees makes a difference in the water used and the yield per acre. California grows 100% of the commercially grown...

A hack refers to any tip or technique for improving performance or configuring hardware or software. This week, our presenters, Connor Cunningham and David Lindsey will share their best Hacks for Jain Logic software and hardware. Conner and David are power users of the software and have extensive knowledge of water management. This combination makes their knowledge so valuable to users of Jain Log...

Nanobubbles enhance irrigation water so farmers can grow more with less. Sustainable, chemical-free nanobubble technology is helping farmers world-wide improve crop yields by increasing irrigation efficiency, infiltration, and salt management. From improving soil and plant health to removing and preventing biofilm, nanobubble technology can be applied to irrigation reservoirs or inline to improve...

It’s spring and time to turn on irrigation systems and start watering again. However, taking a few key steps before starting your systems can make a big difference in the performance and life of your system. Labor is tight again this year, and using technology instead of labor creates a significant profit change for you. There are plenty of instructions on how to perform a spring start-up, and wha...

There are many choices when it comes to irrigation emission devices today, and the device you select makes a significant impact on the growth of your plants. Unfortunately, the emission device available often is the one we choose and often not the best choice for our plants. During this webinar, Michael Pippen provides the steps to ensure the selection of the best emission device for specific appl...

With rising labor costs and all-time highs for chemical inputs, automating fertigation through your irrigation system has never been more critical or offered more savings benefits than now. In this webinar, you will learn just how easy automating your fertigation, and chemical injection can be using Jain Logic and Mazzei Venturi Injection. Using Jain Logic to schedule exact start and stop times en...

According to a report from HubSpot research, more than 50% of consumers want to see videos from brands … more than any other type of content. In addition, 90% of customers also say videos help them make buying decisions. Fortunately for those of us in the landscape and agricultural industry, video works perfectly for us. Showing what your company does in a video is easy and worth more than almost...

Cannabis is one of the fastest-growing industries globally. Cannabis production gets more competitive every day. Precision management of water and nutrients makes a big difference in the success or failure of your operation. Starting from the source of water and ending at the point of delivery, this week we’ll explain why to use particular components and maximize your Cannabis irrigation system’s...

Leonardo da Vinci is widely regarded as one of the most brilliant geniuses in history. His expertise spanned several areas including painting, sculpture, architecture, engineering, anatomy, and literature Most of his paintings featured water, from his first painting of the bucolic Arno River to his final deluge drawings. (That included the  Mona Lisa , which scholars believe portrays the Treb...

An automated irrigation system refers to an irrigation system that runs without much oversight giving growers more time to spend on other important parts of their ranches.  Most systems can be automated. Automation eliminates the manual operation of opening and closing valves offering significant labor savings opportunities. Increased water and fertilizer efficiency, and improved energy effic...

The price of nitrogen is soaring with no end in sight. The cost of liquid UAN 32 is more than a dollar per pound. Dry urea is approaching that price too. Compared to a year ago, retail fertilizer prices show all fertilizers have increased significantly, with several having well over 100% price increases. For example, 10-34-0 is now 71% more expensive, MAP is 72% higher, DAP is 79% more expensive,...

Bare root trees are dug and stored without any soil around their roots. Growers protect the roots by wrapping them in damp hay, mulch, or newspaper and then covering the roots with plastic to ensure they stay hydrated. Then, these trees can be boxed up and shipped far and wide. Trees can be bought “bare root” and then planted directly into the ground. There are numerous advantages to choosing bare...

If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!” is a quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin and applies well to irrigation. Now, out of season, is the time to maintain, improve, repair your irrigation system and plan for the summer. The question is, what do I need to do to be ready? This week Cory Broad is going to help us with that question. During this webinar, you will learn: Easy tips to get yo...

Especially during times of drought, getting the most out of every drop of water is critical. Soil surfactants provide an opportunity to reduce water runoff and keep water and nutrients in the root zone longer. Soil surfactants assist with better use of water in soil and plants. This optimization of water usage can lead to significant savings. Plus, using less water is good for the environment. Sur...

Capturing action on a sports field can be difficult, with years of experience capturing water on large sports fields, Michael Derewenko will review some of his favorite shoots and go over challenges and solutions from each. From Carnoustie Golf Course in Scotland to Red Bull Stadium in New Jersey USA, we’ll discuss how difficult irrigating sports turf can be and how beautiful the final product is...

All landscapes are different. Those differences include soil type, plant type, sun, shade, slopes, and root depth, to name a few. Understanding how each of these characteristics influences your irrigation schedule is critical for all water managers, landscapers, or gardeners. These characteristics are fundamental and often overlooked in your watering schedule. In this webinar, you will learn: How...

Controlled environment agriculture is becoming a popular phrase, but few understand what it takes to have a successful operation. Greenhouses equipped with the most sustainable vertical farming technology allow you to grow and harvest the highest quality produce year-round anywhere in the world. This is a game-changer for agriculture. Controlled environment agriculture means more food and less was...

Irrigation systems can be complicated and expensive. Once you decide to install a system, you want to ensure it is done right, so you don’t have to spend time and money on it again. This week, we focus on questions you need to ask before getting started to ensure your system does what you need it to do. During this webinar, you will learn: The key questions to ask yourself The critical questions t...

Due to COVID-19, the World Ag Expo went virtual last year, and it was a huge success. However, from February 8-10, they are returning to the traditional in-person format this year. This week, we have Jennifer Fawkes, Marketing Manager for the International Agri-Center, as our guest to tell us all about it. This year, besides all the exciting irrigation technology displayed by Jain Irrigation, ther...

We all know this term and understand the meaning yet often, collecting real-time water use information for many is unattainable. Water managers using Jain Unity have can easily access water use information from any device that connects to the web. More importantly, they share this information with customers, contractors, and water agencies to support their goal of proper water use and precision ir...