The smart, sustainable, and responsible use of water in irrigating our crops requires a combination of experience and intuition with advanced engineering and state-of-the-art technology. Irrigation in California and the West Coast is especially challenging, from changes in the environment to changing regulations.
At Fruit Growers Supply Company, we strive to provide our community of growers and suppliers with the best possible information about irrigation through the articles and insights on our blog. Explore our blog to learn more about irrigation, energy, and other resources critical to growing better produce.
Our Irrigation Blog Topics
From innovative ways to overcome the unique irrigation challenges California growers face to the benefits of solar power systems for West Coast growers, you’ll find plenty of information about irrigation in California in our archives.
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About Our Company
Founded in 1907, Fruit Growers Supply Company has gradually expanded our services to meet the needs of produce growers and suppliers throughout the West Coast. While we started outsourcing and manufacturing crates and pallets for produce transportation, we now offer full-service irrigation designs.
Today, our team possesses a deep understanding of modern pump stations, filtration, solid-set sprinklers, linear and center pivot, and drip systems, as well as a Water Treatment Preventative Maintenance Program to help you control repair costs.
Upgrade Your Irrigation
At FGS, we apply our extensive knowledge of irrigation in California to our irrigation consulting and design services. Our team can develop a customized irrigation system for your farm so you can get more out of your land. If you’re interested in learning more about our irrigation services, contact our team today by filling out our online form.
Ongoing research at UC Riverside could reshape the way California’s growers water their trees. In dry climates, irrigation couldn’t be more important — or, if improperly handled, more expensive. That’s why the University of California has developed a system that creates detailed, tree-by-tree maps of soil moisture levels. Under this […]
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California’s tree crops will start blooming soon. As springtime looms and the bloom window approaches, it’s time to begin gathering supplies for the most critical part of your crops’ life cycle. Irrigation is always important for any growing operation, especially during bloom. We recommend drip irrigation, which can deliver precise […]
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It’s been a wet winter in California, but all that heavy rainfall has led us to a sunny announcement. For the first time in 25 years, the entirety of California has been declared drought-free! This graph shows how much water is currently in the state’s reservoirs. Nearly every reservoir is […]
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If you’re working outside this summer, your crops aren’t the only things that need your attention. As temperatures in the Central Valley begin climbing into the upper 90s, it’s time to protect yourself — not just your growing operation — from extreme heat. Jonathan Isonio has some tips for you. […]
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We’re approaching tomato season in California, where 90% of the country’s processed tomatoes — and more than a quarter of the global supply — are grown. It’s a thriving industry, but climate challenges like drought and excessive heat have become perennial threats to each year’s harvest. In a state full […]
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Citrus bloom is here, and your citrus trees need your help! During this critical part of the citrus life cycle, flowers are fragile and highly vulnerable to wind, frost, disease, and water irregularities. In order to ensure a profitable season full of healthy trees, growers should be strategic in the […]
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As California’s wet season begins drawing to a close, growers across the state are preparing themselves — and their crops — for the dry forecasts ahead. In a state where every drop of water counts, precipitation matters more now than it ever did before. That’s why some environmentalists have begun […]
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Springtime is irrigation season in California. That means it’s time to flush your irrigation lines, clean your filters, and make sure you’re ready to properly water your crops once the growing season officially arrives. Sam Baldivia, irrigation sales manager for FGS, loves equipping his customers with the skills needed to […]
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When the World Ag Expo opens its doors next week, water will be a big topic on everyone’s minds. After all, water is the cornerstone of agriculture. Without it, seeds can’t germinate, crops can’t mature, and food production is impossible. That’s one of the many reasons Sam Baldivia attends the […]
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Launched by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) has spent more than 30 years funding research and education projects that focus on “the agronomically safe and environmentally sound use of fertilizer in California.” Now, agricultural workers across California have the chance to […]
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