Citrus Grower Jared Casey on Deep Root Irrigation
How a Fresno County Citrus farmer benefits from DRI
How a Fresno County Citrus farmer benefits from DRI
Remarkable growth of 6-month-old almonds that only received 16 gallons of water per week,. The trees looked as good or better than a micro-sprinkler block that delivered 96 gallons per tree per week!
The first wrap of the DRI unit should be under the supply hose. And be sure that the emitter connection is on the side of the hose—never on top.
This is a quick video on how to install Deep Root Irrigation in an almond Orchard.
6 Month Old Almonds on DRI used 16 gallons a week compared to Fan Jets at 140 gallons a week.
Correct Placement of Emitter to tubing when installing a DRI unit/
Sano farms, almonds, pistachios, cotton, and processing tomatoes on the westside of Fresno County.
Jesse Rojas with The Redd Group explains that showing employees respect and maintaining good working conditions (including clean bathrooms) will go a long way in keeping employees on the farm when the ALRB/UFW is lurking about.
Our Farm Employees are vital and we need to find a way to always have them available to do important work for all of us. And by the way, most farm workers make more than $15 an hour compared to the US minimum wage of $7.25