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.
Some articles related to irrigation include:
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.
Don’t let the warm temperatures fool you! Summertime is nearly over, with the first day of Fall looming just around the corner. For citrus growers in California, that means it’s time to start prepping your crops — as well as your equipment — for the cold weather up ahead. Sam […]
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July is Smart Irrigation Month. As summer temperatures heat up, there’s never been a better time to focus on efficient irrigation products that deliver the right amount of water wherever you need it, whenever you need it. Sam Baldivia has been delivering water to his customers for more than five […]
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In the San Joaquin Valley, where groundwater challenges are more common than ever, every last drop of water counts. According to a new study, growers can increase soil water infiltration by 40% and reduce runoff by 40% by planting cover crops, even if those crops require a small amount of […]
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As springtime weather continues to bring warm temperatures to the Central Valley this month, FGS supply centers across the region remain fully stocked with all the irrigation materials our growers need. Irrigation sales manager Sam Baldivia is proud of his department’s expertise, as well as the brands they carry. He’s […]
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In California, springtime is irrigation season. “It’s time to wake up your irrigation systems,” says Sam Baldivia, irrigation sales manager at FGS. “Flushing your irrigation lines and cleaning your filters are a key point in having a great, healthy start to the spring season.” The heart of any irrigation operation […]
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It’s that time of year again! The World Ag Expo — the largest farm show not only in America, but also on the entire planet — returns to the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California, on February 13th. The event will run until 4 pm on February 15th. More than 100,000 […]
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CDFA update – click here for more information. 12/19/2023: Unfortunately, due to current budget uncertainties, CDFA is pausing the current SWEEP Direct-to-Producer solicitation. We will provide an update on the status of this solicitation in early 2024 through our email subscription list. We deeply apologize to those who have already started applications and […]
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Thanks to the historically wet winter of 2023, officials at the Bureau of Reclamation say California will have plenty of water to go around next year. The Bureau of Reclamation oversees the Central Valley Project, which is the largest source of irrigation water in the state. It stretches across central […]
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When it comes to growing food, water is everything. That’s why California unveiled its State Water Efficiency & Enhancement Program — also known as SWEEP — nearly a decade ago. The grant program was created to provide financial incentives for agricultural operations to invest in irrigation systems that save water, […]
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It might not feel like it, but we’re already approaching the final weeks of summer. Fall is just around the corner, ready to kickstart a new season on September 24th. For growers, the autumn means much more than cool temperatures, shrinking daylight hours, and harvests. It’s also an opportunity to […]
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