Tools to Manage Drought in Crops
In this podcast, our guest, Dr. Tim Ellsworth, joins us to talk about how irrigation can improve plant health and yield, what effects the drought might have on crops and some golden nuggets that might be implemented if you are dealing with a deficit of water.
Dr. Tim Ellsworth is a professor at West Hills College in California. He has many years of experience working as a soil scientist with the USDA and over 30 years of teaching experience in agriculture. He has expertise in soil science, geology and irrigation.
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You can reach Tim at timothyellsworth@whccd.edu or by phone at (559) 934-2711.
If you are looking to learn more visit
- Cal Poly's ITRC - Short Courses and Classes
- Fresno State Center for Irrigation Technology
- UCANR's California Institute of Water Resources
- UCANR's Pistachio Short Course & Almond Short Course
- Irrigation Association's publications including, Irrigation- 6th ed.
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