Irrigation Tech Seminars and Events

Since 2008, the Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT) at Fresno State has conducted the Irrigation Tech Seminar Series. These events match leading experts with current topics of importance to California farmers. The seminars typically last three hours and combine presentations and discussions with demonstrations on the University Agricultural Laboratory (UAL) - the Fresno State Farm. Partners for the seminars have included the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the Department of Water Resources, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Topics have included:  Water Sources: Wells and Surface Water Pumps and Irrigation Scheduling Irrigation Performance: Tips and Tools Irrigation Monitoring Systems for Pistachio Soil Moisture Sensors in Olives Winterizing Irrigation Systems Irrigating with Center Pivots Irrigation Water: Monitoring Tools to Make the Most of Every Drop Irrigation System Spring Cleaning and Maintenance Design and Operation of Microirrigation Systems for Permanent Crops SAP Flow Sensors in Almonds WATERIGHT: Web-based Irrigation Scheduling Water Use Efficiency on Drip-irrigated Crops Fertigation