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Sense and sensor ability

By Lloyd Nackley — Posted July 30, 2020

NWREC’s Irrigation Classroom evaluates how to best use soil moisture sensors to improve water use efficiency Perhaps it goes without saying, but the millions of trees, vines and shrubs — growing on thousands of acres — require large amounts of water and fertilizer. As a large consumer of water, agriculture has been vilified for assumed […]

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Irrigation, Oregon State University, OSU, technology

The smart greenhouse

By Lloyd Nackley — Posted May 26, 2020

By Lloyd Nackley, Chet Udell and Alan Dennis OSU researchers look to repurpose and adapt high-tech trackers and sensors for plant production Greenhouses are critical for nearly all nursery operations. They enable greater control over the growing environment for plants, providing numerous advantages in the face of unpredictable weather and increasing droughts. That’s why many […]

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Irrigation, OSU, technology

Solving irrigation drip tape damage

By Jana Lee — Posted June 24, 2019

Managing the pests that are causing the problems Who has been chewing through our irrigation tape? A grower contacted us after detecting a large number of irrigation leaks of uncertain origin. The grower found holes in the tubes where the leaks had occurred. Many of the holes showed frayed edges and were less than 1 […]

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Irrigation, Oregon State University, Pests and Diseases

Senninger Irrigation hires vice president of global sales

By Bill Goloski — Posted November 2, 2018

Adam Skolnik has returned to Senniger Irrigation as vice president of global sales, according to a release by the company. With an impressive professional background which includes holding the position of president of the Irrigation Association, Skolnik has more than 40 years of experience leading and growing companies such as Senninger Irrigation Inc., and Irrigation […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Irrigation, Nursery News, Senninger

Senninger Irrigation appoints Abernethy as president

By Bill Goloski — Posted September 10, 2018

In a release by the company, James Burks has announced his resignation as president of Senninger Irrigation to attend to family needs. He had dedicated 22 years to the agricultural irrigation manufacturing company and will be missed. Steve Abernethy will assume the role of president on September 28, 2018. Abernethy was hired as vice president of […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Business, Irrigation, Nursery News

Farwest Show speaker to clarify water terminology in plant descriptions

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 16, 2018

The 2018 Farwest Show, August 22–24 in Portland, Oregon, has scheduled Lorence R. Oki, a specialist in water-related issues in horticulture, to speak on the descriptive differences between “low water use” plants and “drought tolerant” plants. Oki, a cooperative extension specialist with the plant sciences department at the University of California Davis, will deliver his […]

Filed Under: Farwest Show Tagged With: Farwest, Farwest Show, Greenhouses, Irrigation, Wholesale Nurseries

Farwest Show seminars explore pesticide use and irrigation technologies

By Curt Kipp — Posted August 13, 2018

The 2018 Farwest Show, August 22–24 in Portland, Oregon, has scheduled two seminars that touch on subjects of particular concern and interest for nursery growers. The seminars will deal with the timely issues of pesticide use around pollinators and emergent technologies for efficient irrigation programs. Andony Melathopoulos, assistant professor at Oregon State University, will deliver […]

Filed Under: Farwest Show Tagged With: Education, Farwest, Farwest Show, Irrigation, Pesticides, Wholesale Nurseries

Optimum watering schedules for Oregon home lawns

By Alec Kowalewski — Posted April 30, 2018

By Conner Olsen and Alec Kowalewski In times of drought, outdoor water-use restrictions are most often focused on landscape water use, and implemented in terms of the number of days per week for which watering is allowed. This method, although effective at reducing water use, neglects to consider ideal irrigation frequency for maintaining the health […]

Filed Under: Growing Knowledge Tagged With: Digger, Digger magazine, Irrigation, Landscaping, Oregon State University

Senninger Irrigation appoints VP of global sales

By Bill Goloski — Posted April 13, 2018

Steve Abernethy will be transitioning from the role of vice president of global sales for landscape irrigation and outdoor lighting for the Hunter Industries Company to be Senninger Irrigation’s vice president of global sales. Abernethy brings more than two decades of experience to his new leadership position. “We are excited for Steve to join the […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Business, Irrigation

Senninger increases durability and efficiency of pivot Wobbler

By Bill Goloski — Posted March 14, 2018

Senninger increases durability and efficiency of pivot Wobbler Senninger Irrigation has expanded their line of agricultural products with the introduction of the i-Wob2, which aims to reduce the number of times a sprinkler package needs to be replaced. The i-Wob2 features enhanced materials and shroud guards to protect the system from damage and double as […]

Filed Under: Nursery News Tagged With: Business, Irrigation, Senninger

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