Water
New irrigation technologies from ARS can help conserve a vital resource
In the small Montana farming town of Sidney, Robert Evans adjusts his Bluetooth. He's not chatting with colleagues or closing a business deal. He's wa... more »
Growers Can Manage a Potato Crop with Less Water
Irrigation is required for profitable commercial potato production in the Western United States. Potatoes have a relatively shallow root zone and a lo... more »
Northwest Potato Growers Expect Dry Season
This year's irrigation outlook for Northwest potato growers is dry, just like it's been the past few years.Idaho is in the seventh year of a drought c... more »
Technology aids farming and irrigation practices
It's said that the information age started with the military in the 1950s, and the technology we have in the 21st century is a direct result of it. Fa... more »
