The University of California Cooperative Extension in Stanislaus County released its latest estimated water use report for the week ending March 27. The report provides evapotranspiration data for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyards, alfalfa, and pasture. Moneim Mohamed, Irrigation and Soils Advisor at UC Cooperative Extension in Stanislaus County, said the document is intended to help guide irrigation schedules for the coming week.
The information is designed to assist local growers in making informed decisions about water management as they plan their irrigation activities. Efficient water use is important for both crop productivity and resource conservation.
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“Please find the attached document to provide the previous week’s estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County. This report may be used as a guide in your irrigation schedule for the coming week,” Mohamed said.