Category: Drip Irrigation News

Drip Irrigation Leader named ‘Agriculturalist of the Year’

Posted on January 5, 2017April 4, 2017 by torodriptips

Jim Klauzer did not start out working with drip irrigation. But that has been his focus since 2000, when he joined Clearwater Supply which sells and designs drip systems.

Prior to that, Klauzer was a research agronomist for a variety of pesticide makers. The last pesticide company he worked for was having a merger and wanted Klauzer to move to Georgia or Alabama.

A sales agronomist, Klauzer decided he wanted to stay in the Treasure Valley and responded to an ad for the position with Clearwater Supply.

Toro's Inge Bisconer to Speak during 2016 Drought Summit at Irrigation Show

Attend the 2016 Drought Summit during the Irrigation Show

Posted on November 29, 2016December 1, 2016 by torodriptips

While 2016 brought some relief to the Western drought, many areas are still experiencing historic water shortages, with no reprieve in sight. From the Colorado River to Lake Mead, water supplies are shrinking while demand increases, thus driving water users to look elsewhere for their water, in many cases underground.

Last year, the Irrigation Association hosted the first drought summit in conjunction with the 2015 Irrigation Show and Education Conference in Long Beach, California. We are excited to not only hold our second summit in Las Vegas, Nevada, but also partner with the National Ground Water Association for the 2016 Drought Summit.

Visita Toro esta Semana en el Expo AgroAlimentaria 2016!

Posted on November 8, 2016November 8, 2016 by torodriptips

Visita Toro esta semana en el Expo Agroalimentaria 2016!

Toro está presente en el evento en Irapuato, Gto, México ESTA SEMANA (del 8 al 11 de noviembre).

Si asistes al evento, asegúrate de visitar los stands 411, 412, 439 y 440 y echar un vistazo al rango amplio de soluciones de riego que Toro ofrece incluyendo algunos de nuestros productos más innovadores.

Toro Recognized with 2016 EPA WaterSense® Excellence Award

The Toro Company Recognized With 2016 EPA WaterSense® Excellence Award

Posted on October 10, 2016October 7, 2016 by torodriptips

Toro is the first major irrigation manufacturer recognized for a second consecutive year.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today recognized The Toro Company with a 2016 WaterSense® Excellence Award for its efforts and education in water conservation. Toro was presented the award at the WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas.

Toro’s Inge Bisconer to Receive Irrigation Association’s Industry Achievement Award

Posted on October 3, 2016November 22, 2017 by torodriptips

The Toro Company is pleased to announce that Inge Bisconer, technical marketing and sales manager for Toro’s Micro-Irrigation Business, will receive the Irrigation Association’s Industry Achievement Award for 2016.

Established in 1966, the Irrigation Association Industry Achievement Award recognizes employees or retirees from the irrigation industry that have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the advancement of the industry and its products and programs.

Visit Toro at Booth 436 during Husker Harvest Days 2016

Visit Toro at Husker Harvest Days 2016

Posted on September 12, 2016September 9, 2016 by torodriptips

Visit Toro this week at Husker Harvest Days 2016!

If you’re planning on attending this year’s show, don’t forget to stop by the Toro booth #436. Toro will be offering a variety of ways for growers to learn about subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) and much more!

Webinar: The Agriculture Irrigation Industry Responds to the California drought

Posted on September 6, 2016September 2, 2016 by torodriptips

In a webinar series produced by the University of California, Davis, Toro’s Inge Bisconer addressed some agriculture irrigation responses to the ongoing drought plaguing much of the western United States.

The current drought has forced water usage into the spotlight. This is particularly true for California’s agriculture industry. In the webinar “The Agriculture Irrigation Industry Responds to the California drought,” Inge discusses the many water and cost saving benefits that many growers have enjoyed by using drip irrigation over other irrigation methods.

Webinar: The role of Uniformity in Irrigation Water Efficiency

Posted on July 25, 2016July 22, 2016 by torodriptips

Irrigation water efficiency is a priority for producers in the United States and is impacted by field uniformity. Uniformity issues may result in over irrigation, however, new technology and science can bring potential solutions.

This Monday, July 25, Western Growers Association will host a Lunch & Learn webinar that will highlight findings of a recent study conducted in key produce regions in California and provide participants with some practical ideas to address differences in uniformity and efficiency.

NEW: Toro’s Neptune Flat Emitter Dripline Now Available in 6 Mil

Posted on July 18, 2016 by torodriptips

Toro is pleased to announce the release of Neptune Flat Emitter Dripline in 6-mil wall thickness for both 5/8″ and 7/8″ internal diameters. The addition of the 6-mil option to our Neptune product line expands on our existing 8-, 10-, 13-, 15-, 18-and 24-mil wall thickness offering. All available wall thicknesses are offered in an 8-inch emitter spacing as well, for applications that require tighter spacing.

Water Efficiency in a Drip Irrigation System

Drip Irrigation Systems Study shows Dramatic Improvements to Water Efficiency

Posted on June 23, 2016June 22, 2016 by torodriptips

Water use efficiency has long been a priority for produce growers in the United States, but with diminishing water resources there has been a renewed urgency to improve efficiency in irrigation systems.

Western Growers, in concert with JR Simplot Water Services and The Toro Company, recently concluded a study to evaluate distribution uniformity in drip irrigation systems in key produce regions in California, including both the Oxnard Plain and the Coachella Valley. This study was done in cooperation with Western Growers members who were interested in water efficiency and will be published soon to provide useful information to those operating drip systems.

Drip Irrigation Rodent Control

Posted on June 10, 2016 by torodriptips

Newer irrigation systems like drip and subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) have been used by cutting-edge alfalfa growers for quite some time.

Even with the proven benefits, many growers struggle with the idea of moving away from traditional irrigation practices to something unfamiliar. How much will the conversion cost? What kind of return can I expect? Will this affect the number of cuttings each year? And perhaps one of the biggest questions: How do I control rodents?

Rodents cause yield loss and crop damage if not managed

Rodents are a concern for all alfalfa growers, regardless of what irrigation method is used. Pests like mice, voles and gophers cause yield loss and crop damage when not properly managed.

Learn Drip Irrigation Strategies at Drip Irrigation Workshop

Learn Drip Irrigation Strategies at June 3 Workshop

Posted on June 2, 2016 by torodriptips

Brookdale Fruit Farm in Hollis, N.H., is the site of a June 3 workshop on drip irrigation strategies and options vegetable and fruit growers should be considering for the growing season.

We will be presenting a hands-on demonstration on setting up a drip irrigation system, starting from the pond to the field, describing the various components of the drip irrigation system.