Podcast appearances and mentions of richard restuccia

The Sustainability Summit is a 3-day virtual summit presenting sustainability leaders in the green industry. It looks at issues that affect everyone, whether you're an industry professional or an individual consumer. It's a collective of industry and business professionals who do amazing work, yet much of it goes unnoticed or overlooked, as much of the industry operates in silos. What effects our gardens, effects our trees, effects our landscape, and effects our farms? It's all connected. Consumers alike are concerned about climate change which can affect their choices, from the plants they buy for their gardens to having more sustainable landscapes, and seek to work at companies that align with their ideals.  In this webinar, Garden Comm Executive Director Chris Sabbarese reviews the nine speakers at the event and how attendees can best utilize the information they receive. Here is a list of speakers. Richard Restuccia, VP of Water Management Solutions at Jain Irrigation – Agricultural Irrigation Danny Mishek, President of SelfEco/ Proven Winner – Compostable Plant Containers Denise Coogan, Environmental Partnership Manager |Subaru USA – Zero Waste Facilities Ben Wilenski, Director, Partnerships and Innovation | Arbor Day Foundation – Trees & Carbon Warren Gorowitz, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility | Hunter Industries – Sustainability and CSR Peter Wirgen – Chief Technologist | Simple Spring – Consumer Research on Sustainable Gardening Tania Marien Contributor to The Carbon Almanac – Inside the Global Network of the Carbon Almanac GardenComm Sustainability Committee – Our Role as Communicators in the Green Industry Lisa Stryker, VP of Marketing and Communications, National Association of Landscape Professions – Sustainable Landscapes

Richard Restuccia sits down with Aric Olson, President of Jain Irrigation, Inc, and Jeff Tuel, Executive V.P. Jain Distribution Holdings, to announce and discuss JAIN's latest #AgTech acquisition of SWIIM: On Farm Water Accounting. JAIN has been the #agtech leader in irrigation, and this new acquisition of SWIIM continues Jain's path and progression as the leading technology consolidator in Irrigation and Ag Technology. Additionally, details on how and when the SWIIM acquisition will be integrated with Jain Logic and improve the best water management tool available to growers today will be shared. This is your opportunity to learn firsthand from Jain Leadership: What #agtech Jain Irrigation, Inc acquired from SWIIM How SWIIM #agtech fits with other Jain acquisitions How current SWIIM customers will benefit from the new technology What benefits do SWIIM customers of the new technology gain now that it is a part of JAIN.

We're starting to hear about drought and extreme drought in the west in the media as global temperatures become hotter.  What's interesting is that conversations are not necessarily focusing on reversing this trend, but instead how we're going to cope with these changes. This week's guest, Richard Restuccia, Vice President of Water Management Solutions at Jain Irrigation, shares how the future looks for not just water and the lack there of, but how it's going to impact our daily lifestyle.  We also mentioned Richard's live presentation on 9/29 on the Green Industry Speaks, a free event that brings together some of the brightest minds in the agriculture, tree care and water management in the growing threat of climate change. The event is part of the GardenComm Virtual Conference presented by Proven Winners ColorChoice. This is an opportunity to hear how hotter temperatures are effecting us all and how we'll have to change the way we garden and landscape. Register now for this free eventCONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.ICYMI, if you're a professional in the green industry and rely on Corona tools for getting the job done,  then come join the Corona Crew! Become part of a new community on our Facebook Group. We welcome landscape and tree care professionals, horticulturists, agriculturists, farmers and more. If your business is the green industry, we'd love for you to be part of a growing community interested in developing tools that make your job easier, volunteer to test and review new tools, and get access to exclusive community giveaways. Look for the Corona Crew Facebook Group and requests to join, and register online. Thanks for listening and we hope to connect with you at Corona Crew! 

GardenComm's Virtual Conference takes place October 12 -14 with an incredible lineup of presenters. I think it's hard to find such a diverse lineup of speakers so focused on the future of gardening and landscaping. During the conference, attendees will hear from speakers on diseases, soil, resilient climate gardens, new plant introductions, and more (a total of 21 educational sessions). In addition, a free session on September 29 featuring speakers from the Rodale Institute, Richard Restuccia from Jain Irrigation, and Davey Tree discussing water conservation and organic agricultural systems. You can find the link here. Our guest this week is Chris Sabbarese, the new Executive Director of GardenComm. He tells us more about the four-day event and lets us know how we can best take advantage of everything offered to us during the event. In this webinar, you will learn: What sessions at GardenComm are available for you to attend for free How to sign up for events What paid attendance provides How to promote your products at GardenComm How to network with other professionals in the industry

Officials this week say Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming must figure out how to use 15% less water. The US Department of the Interior has declared the first-ever tier 2 shortage for the Colorado River. This means less water for agriculture​. This is an ongoing issue, and short-term and long-term solutions are needed. During our webinar, Jeff Tuel and Richard Restuccia will discuss the current situation and, more importantly, some short and long-term solutions to improve agriculture and landscaping and secure a long-term water future for the West. During this webinar, you will learn: The current dire water situation in the West The recent restrictions being placed on agricultural and urban water Why the restrictions are falling short How technology can improve the situation Steps you can take to improve the current water shortage

We've shared a lot about water restrictions for urban water users, and this week we focus on how the drought is impacting agriculture. This week's guest, Richard Restuccia, Vice President of Water Management Solutions at Jain Irrigation, shares how the drought is effecting farms and how they are looking to technology to help with the lack of water.  We also mentioned Richard's live presentation on 9/29 on the Green Industry Speaks, a free event that brings together some of the brightest minds in the agriculture, tree care and water management in the growing threat of climate change. The event is part of the GardenComm Virtual Conference presented by Proven Winners ColorChoice. This is an opportunity to hear how hotter temperatures are effecting us all and how we'll have to change the way we garden and landscape. Register now for this free eventCONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.ICYMI, if you're a professional in the green industry and rely on Corona tools for getting the job done,  then come join the Corona Crew! Become part of a new community on our Facebook Group. We welcome landscape and tree care professionals, horticulturists, agriculturists, farmers and more. If your business is the green industry, we'd love for you to be part of a growing community interested in developing tools that make your job easier, volunteer to test and review new tools, and get access to exclusive community giveaways. Look for the Corona Crew Facebook Group and requests to join, and register online. Thanks for listening and we hope to connect with you at Corona Crew!

Given the new watering restrictions in the west, it's essential that water customers can conserve more by making simple changes. This week's guest, Richard Restuccia, Vice President of Water Management Solutions at Jain Irrigation, shares why positive reinforcement helps people want to conserve and know that they are having a positive impact. There is a lot we can do by making more with less and Richard offers to great solutions in this episode.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.ICYMI, if you're a professional in the green industry and rely on Corona tools for getting the job done,  then come join the Corona Crew! Become part of a new community on our Facebook Group. We welcome landscape and tree care professionals, horticulturists, agriculturists, farmers and more. If your business is the green industry, we'd love for you to be part of a growing community interested in developing tools that make your job easier, volunteer to test and review new tools, and get access to exclusive community giveaways. Look for the Corona Crew Facebook Group and requests to join, and register online. Thanks for listening and we hope to connect with you at Corona Crew!

As of June 1, 2022, new watering restrictions are going into effect in an effort to save water here in the west. This week's guest, Richard Restuccia, Vice President of Water Management Solutions at Jain Irrigation, shares why these restrictions aren't the ideal solution. Not only for the West but across the country. Tune into find out more about these restrictions and how we can address this issue on a national level.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a 3,600+ page report outlining global challenges we are facing.  Richard Restuccia, Vice President of Water Management Solutions at Jain Irrigation, joins us to share four shocking takeaways from this report related to water scarcity in the western US and its impact. Check out Jain Irrigation's blog post on this topic, CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

It's no secret that the West is in a mega drought. Even with record snowfall earlier this winter, water levels are at a 1,200 year low, while temperatures continue to set records every year. Water is getting more expensive for us all and Richard Restuccia, Vice President of Water Management Solutions at Jain Irrigation, suggests ideas we should all implement to make every drop count.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

It's a new year which always ushers in new laws in every state. ICYMI, there are a couple of new water laws on the books and Richard Restuccia, Vice President of Water Management Solutions, with Jain Irrigation. He shares insights on what these new laws are and ways you can help save water. For more resources check out the Jain Irrigation Blog. CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

Thank you for tuning into the last ICYMI episode in 2021. I spoke with some of my favorite industry colleagues who helped me close out the year. Each offering some interesting perspectives on things you might have missed or hadn't thought about that effect the green industry.We've received favorable feedback about these ICYMI episodes through conversations within my network, and they have encouraged me to return to a weekly schedule with this podcast. Our resolution for the new year, is to get ICYMI back on a weekly schedule and covering one segment or piece of news going. It will result in shorter episodes but I think this will make events and news that happen in our industry more timely and relevant.Enjoy this episode and we wish you for great things to come in the new year.Using tech to solve our water issues - Richard Restuccia, VP of Water Management Solutions at Jain IrrigationSupply Chain: what to expect in 2022 - Warren Gorowitz, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Hunter IndustriesIs tech in the Tree Care Industry a good thing?  - Tchukki Andersen, staff arborist at Tree Care Industry AssociationCONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

Once harvest is over, most irrigation managers are ready for a well-deserved break. However, some of the most critical work for the year, post-season irrigation maintenance, still needs to happen. Taking the proper steps today will positively impact your profits next year. Cory Broad will take us through a step-by-step process to ensure your irrigation system is ready for the following year. Cory is a Certified Crop Adviser, Certified Irrigation Designer, and Certified Ag Irrigation, Specialist. Cory is a lifelong resident of the Central Valley and specializes in helping agricultural producers achieve maximum production while minimizing water use. During this webinar, you will learn: How to properly inspect and clean filters How to properly check and maintain sand media filter stations The best way to flush your system When and how to use chemical maintenance How to develop a plan for next year

The 2021 irrigation season is one of the toughest ever. Supply chain difficulties, price increases, transportation, labor, Covid, drought, and an overall uneasiness with customers made this year difficult to manage. More importantly, what does 2022 have in store for the irrigation industry? Will it be more of the same difficulties? Will it get better, or will we experience even more new challenges? Now is the time to start strategizing for 2022, and to help us formulate our strategies for 2022, Aric Olson, President of Jain Irrigation, Inc., is our guest. Aric's background in manufacturing, Ag Tech startups, agriculture, and business make him uniquely qualified to provide perspective on the coming year for irrigation. During this webinar, you will learn: If the supply chain difficulties will ease or increase Future trends for pricing for irrigation products What to expect for ag-tech development for irrigation How the vaccine mandate will impact the industry What to look for in terms of drought and commodity pricing and the impact on the industry Other impacts to the irrigation industry – cyber security and climate change.

This webinar is a MUST SEE for all Jain Logic customers. US cellular carriers are shutting down their 3G networks in 2022, causing interruptions to your Jain Logic service. AT&T announced they will shut down service on February 22, 2022, and Verizon will shut down on December 31, 2022. The good news is that many of our customers already have 4G field telemetry units and we have a great plan in place for everyone that needs to upgrade from 3G. In this webinar, you will learn: How to determine if you need an upgrade. The simple upgrade process. You will also hear about special limited-time offers with significant savings opportunities to move up to our latest state-of-the-art technology. Special Guest: David Lindsey.

In previous webinars, Michael Derewenko showed you how to take amazing photos of your landscapes. In this webinar, Michael teaches us how to create prints of your photos to display at your office or home or, my favorite, prints for customers. With all the digital opportunities today in photography, one of the most overlooked aspects becomes “How Do I Print These Images?”. What can seem like a cumbersome process to most is not complicated. Like most arts, finding and using local resources is usually the best option. This Wednesday, learn how to convert your landscape or nature images into beautiful prints. We'll cover the different sizes of images, other formats, different cameras you can use, and what expectations for the final product should be. We look forward to having you on this week's webinar and welcome any specific questions you may have involving turning your digital files into printed pictures for your walls. Special Guest: Michael Derewenko.

Fall is the time to take a few steps to ensure your garden looks its best in the Spring. During this webinar, Andy Belingheri covers basic fall landscape activities to ensure your lawn, perennials, shrubs, and trees remain healthy and look their best. He also discusses essential irrigation and tool maintenance. During this webinar, you will learn: What basic irrigation maintenance to perform before winter sets in How to clean and prepare your tools for next season What activities to complete to set your lawn, shrubs and trees are in the best position for solid growth in the Spring We look forward to seeing you on Friday Special Guest: Andy Belingheri.

Mobile Internet usage from connected devices like smart irrigation controllers has exploded over the last decade. From 2007-2017, data traffic on AT&T's wireless network increased more than 360,000 percent. But the upcoming 2G/3G network sunset dates are rapidly approaching in 2022. Implementing a transition plan will be essential for businesses to avoid significant disruption when these critical wireless networks they depend on for operating their smart controllers or other IoT devices the connectivity suddenly goes dark. Each iteration of wireless network technology has historically replaced the previous generation. But the idea that 5G will be a direct replacement for 4G is false. In fact, they're complementary and designed to coexist. Furthermore, 4G is expected to last for at least another decade, possibly longer, sharing the available spectrum between 4G LTE and 5G devices because of their integrated dependencies. The first 4G LTE sunset announcements as such aren't expected until after 2030, which means that companies can safely invest in 4G-based IoT solutions today and for the foreseeable future. Our guests from Digi International, a leading global provider of IoT connectivity products, services, and solutions, have connected 100 million-plus “things” over the past 30 years. We'll talk with them about what the 3G sunset means for business risk management, what will be possible only with 5G, and why most companies will be able to work just as well and at a significantly lower cost with the current 4G LTE technology. In this session, you will learn: Why do carriers shut down networks? Do all carriers have the same 3G sunset date? How will 4G LTE and 5G co-exist? What are the key considerations for choosing 4G LTE or 5G for irrigation applications?

Valves are critical to every irrigation system. Unfortunately, operation issues with valves cause many problems for growers and water managers, including wasted water, plant stress, and crop loss. Because electrical and mechanical issues cause valve issues, troubleshooting can be complex for many. Michael Pippen has spent a lifetime in irrigation and developed an easy, concise, and accurate strategy for troubleshooting irrigation valves and shares it with us. In this session, you will learn: How to quickly check the irrigation basics for clues to the valve problem. Understand what symptoms point to electrical problems and what points to mechanical issues. What water leaks from the valve mean. What water hammer is and how it damages your system. What to do when your valve doesn't turn off. What to do when your valve doesn't turn on. This session will make your life easier, and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.

There is so much going on in the green industry this month, namely it's now fall and that means our industry is hard at work with its fall season plans.Garden centers are featuring one-stop fall decor bundles for homeowners - Kate Sprigen, editor at Garden Center MagazineChallenges irrigating water-loving cannabis crops - Richard Restuccia, VP of Water Management Solutions at Jain IrrigationSEO: Why backlinks have made a comeback and why they're important  - Stacey Hirvela, Marketing Specialist at Proven Winners Color Choice ShrubsGIE Expo and Landscapes are in the books, here's what's ahead for both in 2022 - Warren Gorowitz, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Hunter IndustriesCONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

Cannabis growers as a group are more interested in quality and sustainability than most water managers. Indoor growers have a ton of knowledge about water and nutrients and use the knowledge to their advantage. They are managing indoor cultivation scientifically. They perform at a very high level and have a thirst for more knowledge. Cannabis grown indoors yields an average value of $112 per square foot (0.1 square meter), according to a report on indoor farming by Agrilyst, well ahead of greens ($64 per square foot) and strawberries ($22). Agrilyst calculated indoor cannabis production to be 9,000 times more productive on a dollar basis than commercial corn production. The Denver University Law Review calculated a return of 22 cents to $6.67 per gallon (3.8 liters) of water from cannabis grown in Colorado, compared to 2 to 3 cents per gallon ROI from potatoes, another of the state's major crops. This sets up an interesting discussion about the best use of our most precious natural resource, water. As water gets more scarce, should the water go to those who use it most economically or to those who grow food? Jim Lauria will walk us through the opportunities to take advantage of and the pitfalls to avoid. Please join us to learn from one of water's most dynamic speakers.

Grass growing in strips between sidewalks and streets (commonly known as boulevards or parking strips) is not very useful but difficult to irrigate efficiently. As such, most of the water applied to these areas is wasted in overspray and runoff. A smart and easy way to reduce water usage AND improve curb appeal is to “flip your strip.” In other words, convert from high water use grass and spray irrigation to low water-use native or localscapes and drip irrigation. In this webinar, we'll cover the basics: How to best remove existing grass Weed barriers – yes or no? Use of chemicals (both to kill grass and to control weeds after) How to deal with trees currently growing in grass – specifically how to protect trees and irrigate them, so they THRIVE post-conversion How to irrigate your new “smart strip” for success

As the season draws to a close, water conservation continues to be a hot topic. One of the best technologies available today for water conservation is drip irrigation on center pivots for farming. This process has put farmland previously removed from production (due to insufficient water) back in production. In addition, it increases yields, significantly reduces evaporation, soil compaction, and eliminates wind drift. Our guest this week, Monty Teeter, will share successes from the past season and take us through some of his many recent achievements. It is a webinar you do not want to miss. Dragon-Line mobile drip irrigation combines center pivot irrigation and drip irrigation technology for agricultural irrigation. Dragon-Line patented technology combines surface drip irrigation efficiency with the flexibility and economics of mechanized irrigation systems. Dragon-Line is an orange drip-line tubing co-extruded from a blend of high-quality PE resin. The pressure compensating emitters are continuous self-flushing, welded to the drip line's internal wall, and fully operation at seven psi. Dragon-Line Emitter Tubing is attached to Dragon Flex Hose, which drags on the soil surface, thus the name “Dragon-Line.” As Dragon-Line is pulled behind the system, the emitters deliver a uniform water pattern across the irrigated area's full length. During this presentation, you will learn: How you can benefit from mobile drip irrigation Learn about successes growers had during the past season Why mobile drip irrigation is so successful Where mobile drip irrigation is most advantageous to use. Special Guest: Monty Teeter.

A dead tree needlessly cut down and hauled away is a tree deprived of half its life value and commendable destiny. Gillian Martin's presentation unveils the habitat value of dead trees. She persuasively illustrates their contribution to the diversity and sustainability of forests, yes, even the urban forest. You will learn what to consider when selecting and retaining a hazardous tree as a habitat tree in the urban forest, and Gillian hopes you will forever view a dead tree with greater interest and a desire to safely retain them when possible.

Rainfall is free irrigation, but if your controller is not measuring and using the rain properly for irrigation, you are missing out. Not to mention the embarrassment when your sprinklers are on and it is raining. There are many ways to suspend irrigation during the rain, but the more significant question is when to turn it back on so you do not overwater. In addition, watering before a rain is costly because your soil is saturated when the rain comes. Finally, rain is measured in inches, and irrigation is applied in inches per hour, and how much of the rain that fell is usable. We are going to answer all these questions on Wednesday. We will discuss: How to avoid having your sprinklers run during a rain. How to suspend irrigation during rainy weather and how to know when to turn irrigation back on? Using rain forecast to determine when to stop watering to take advantage of the rain. How much is water from rain is useful? Special Guest: David Laybourn.

Once harvest is over, most irrigation managers are ready for a well-deserved break. However, some of the most critical work for the year, post-season irrigation maintenance, still needs to happen. Taking the proper steps today will positively impact your profits next year. Cory Broad will take us through a step-by-step process to ensure your irrigation system is ready for the following year. Cory is a Certified Crop Adviser, Certified Irrigation Designer, and Certified Ag Irrigation Specialist. Cory is a lifelong resident of the Central Valley and specializes in helping agricultural producers achieve maximum production while minimizing water use. During this webinar, you will learn: How to perform a post-harvest visual inspection The value of a post-harvest distribution uniformity test How to perform a rapid/modified distribution uniformity test How to create and use a pressure map for your system Special Guest: Cory Broad.

Working with the owners and engineering team at People's Farming, Jain is implementing its most comprehensive monitoring and control automated irrigation system ever for open field cannabis. In this webinar, you will learn how Jain partnered with People's Farming to design, develop and implement a fully automated water and fertigation management system. This first session focuses on the project's design and scope, including in-field sensors, valve control, reservoir management, fertigation control, pH & EC monitoring, pump control, use of satellite data, and more. This is an exciting and complex project using state-of-the-art Ag Technology, so you don't want to miss this opportunity to learn more about it. Special Guest: Jeff Tuel.

While a commercial landscape irrigation system may rest below the ground, the landscape is insightful and relies on a solid water delivery system. With water shortages constantly threatening the West Coast and consistent rains on the East Coast, landscape companies are continually trying to find innovative ways to sell irrigation to their commercial customers. Join us this week to hear Michael Derewenko and Stacey Sturnot discuss how JAIN and Landscapes USA brought the right solutions to customers in exciting times. We'll spotlight a few successful projects that brought ancillary opportunities to Landscapes USA, all stemming from initial irrigation challenges. During this session you will learn: How to make an overall evaluation of an irrigation system How to determine which recommendations will provide the best paybacks to customers What presentations work best for irrigation upgrades How irrigation upgrades drive additional business to your company. Special Guest: Stacey Sturnot.

A good irrigation schedule tells you how often to water and for how long. Easy right? Yes, until you start to think about all the variables that go into a schedule like soil type, temperature, wind speeds, cloud cover, how much water your irrigation system delivers every minute, and many more. In addition to those variables, you have situational variables like a newly established landscape or a particular zone with new plantings. It can be overwhelming. Fortunately for us, Gregg Black will teach us a simple process that steps us through all these variables and more to ensure you are applying the proper amount of water to your landscape or crop. During this session, you will learn: Four different types of schedules – Fully automatic, user-defined, fixed, and establishment schedules How each works Which schedule fits which application Water savings opportunities How to efficiently manage the four types of schedules across multiple properties We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday. Special Guest: Gregg Black.

There is so much going on in the green industry this month, namely it's now fall and that means our industry is hard at work with its fall season plans.Garden centers are making it easy for consumers to select plants - Kate Sprigen, editor at Garden Center MagazineNew Turf removal incentives and more - Richard Restuccia, VP of Water Management Solutions at Jain IrrigationFlower farmers are becoming the next big thing - Stacey Hirvela, Marketing Specialist at Proven Winners Color Choice ShrubsTCI Expo is on and they are turning up the test kitchen this year - Tchukki Andersen, staff arborist at Tree Care Industry AssociationFall trade shows are still on and in-person - Warren Gorowitz, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Hunter IndustriesCONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

This past year Jain Irrigation was the first Irrigation Manufacturer to offer hands-on farm water management services to growers. Jain's team of experts helped growers observe, analyze, and act on plant responses using high-resolution satellite imaging while monitoring soil moisture conditions, weather, and field irrigation events. The team from Jain developed intelligent weekly irrigation schedules that our growers easily implemented. Growers also received reports on crop water consumption, water uniformity for their fields, crop vigor, and water infiltration reporting. In this webinar, we learn how much of a difference active water management made to our customers. So if you've been thinking about Jain's Farm Water Management Services for the coming season, you'll want to tune in to learn about how growers have benefited in some surprising and unexpected ways. Special Guest: Connor Cunningham.

There are almost 2800 Kroger Co grocery stores in the United States. That's more stores from one grocery chain than all the SiteOnes, Ewings, and Horizons combined. Safeway has another 1,300 locations, and Whole Foods has 500 nationwide. That is a total of 4,600 store locations just from those three. There are more than 18,000 grocery stores in the nation. This compares to 2,300 Home Depots and 2,200 Lowes. There were 16 million new gardeners in 2020. Every one of them goes to the grocery store, probably more than once a week. Grocery stores are looking to cash in on the gardening explosion by expanding their floral departments to include items like tools, seeds, plants, and yes, even irrigation equipment. Imagine shopper's excitement when they see they can purchase a garden irrigation kit with their basil plants. This week will welcome Chris Sabbarese, Digital Marketing, and Communications for Corona Tools, to detail this emerging trend impacting the irrigation, gardening, and distribution markets we live and work in every day. In this session, you will learn: What we're seeing at the retail garden centers, 16M new gardeners in 2020 How new homeowners working from home caused a housing boom, with people moving to larger homes with more property. What that customer looks like, how they shop, and how they engage in gardening activity. POS seasonal displays for hard goods – customized displays that drive incremental sales (such as tools) for both live plants and cut flowers How to utilize QR codes in a post-Covid world (will have examples) How garden influencers create promotions to drive in-store purchases with addressable online ads that track sales to the store or online/ eCommerce We look forward to seeing you on Friday. Special Guest: Chris Sabbarese.

Cannabis continues to be the most talked-about plant in amateur and professional growing circles. Even people who have no desire to grow cannabis or consume the products made with cannabis still talk about it and are fascinated with the subject. Who thought growing weeds would be so exciting and so challenging. There are wide-ranging views on the subject as well. Is it the natural solution to pain management and the answer to sales tax revenue problems. However, one thing everyone can agree on is cannabis is not so simple to grow well. Michael Derewenko, Irrigation Solutions Manager for Cannabis and Hemp, will take us through Jain's indoor design guide and explain how best to use this guide to ensure growing success. We'll walk through the process from POC to flush valves, discussing design variables, growing efficiently, and ideal products for each project. Bring your questions and walk away with answers. Special Guest: Michael Derewenko.

Properly designed, installed, and maintained irrigation systems save money and water. An understanding of basic irrigation hydraulics is necessary for any water manager. Acquiring the knowledge of basic irrigation hydraulics is more complicated than it seems. Math, theory, water at rest, and water in motion are all part of the equation. As a result, the way hydraulics is taught might be more important than what is taught. Dr. Franklin Gaudi, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo alumnus and a Project Manager for the Irrigation Training and Research Center (ITRC). Dr. Gaudi is skilled at making irrigation training interesting and will take us through the training. More importantly, he shares some stories about how he gets students to understand basic hydraulics. This will be educational and entertaining as well. As a bonus, Dr. Peter Livingston will join us to discuss opportunities to learn more about irrigation by studying at Cal Poly. Dr. Livingston is the Department head for BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department. Dr. Livingston is the BRAE Department Head. He came to Cal Poly from the University of Arizona, Tucson, where he was Associate Professor of Practice in the Agricultural and Biosystem Engineering Department. Peter has more than 35 years of professional experience in agricultural and water resources engineering and natural resources planning. He will provide information on other areas of study at Cal Poly as well.

There's always plenty going on in the green industry and ICYMI helps provide some insights on what these industry leaders are paying attention to. This month on the Green Industry Leaders Network - ICYMI episode:Cannabis Conference 21 - Clayton Tharrington, Pro Channel Manager at Corona Tools, attended the event and provides some insights on what happened at the event, state of the industry and more.Communicating the value of plants to new gardeners with Stacey Hirvela, Marketing Specialist at Proven Winners Color Choice ShrubsIrrigation Supply Disruption and what that means to landscape contractors - Warren Gorowitz, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Hunter IndustriesGarden center sales boon in 2020 in the Top 100  - Kate Sprigen, editor at Garden Center MagazineHistoric low water levels in the West and more - Richard Restuccia, VP of Water Management Solutions at Jain IrrigationGrapple and Knuckleboom cranes use is gaining traction in the tree care industry and why that matters - Tchukki Andersen, staff arborist at Tree Care Industry AssociationCONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

CDFA's State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)has just received $40 million for drought relief (AB 128, Chapter 21). Getting your share of the money at times can seem tedious and time-consuming. Our team on Wednesday will show you how to make this process manageable. In this webinar, you will learn about financial assistance in the form of grants from the California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) State Water Efficiency & Enhancement Program (SWEEP). Significant grants are available for implementing irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gases and save water on California agricultural operations. Some of the components you will hear about include soil moisture monitoring, drip systems, switching to low-pressure irrigation systems, pump retrofits, and variable frequency drives to reduce on-farm water use and energy consumption. The application submission period is from October 1 – December 31, 2021, so don't miss out on this informative webinar and your chance of a SWEEP grant. Special Guest: David Lindsey.

Erik Wilson and Steve Malanca started My Job Depends on Ag to spread the word that everyone depends on agriculture whether they know it or not. Today with the drought in California combined with high temperatures across the country, the world of agriculture is changing rapidly, and we are all connected by and dependent on agriculture. The cost of drought comes in a variety of forms. Examples of economic impacts include farmers who lose money because drought destroyed their crops or ranchers who may have to spend more money to feed and water their animals. Economic impacts can be both direct, such as decreases in dairy production, and indirect, as seen by increases in the price of cheese. In addition to the economy, drought also affects the environment and society. For example, drought shrinks the food supplies of animals and damages their habitats. In addition, drought impacts people's health and safety. Examples of drought impacts on society include reduced incomes, fewer recreational activities, and higher heatstroke incidents. Special Guest: Erik Wilson.

Hemp is quickly becoming one of the most popular crops to grow, and also one of the most challenging.   Reference information for growing hemp is not very plentiful today and making hemp growing a little more challenging. Fortunately, Jain Irrigation developed a comprehensive design guide for irrigating hemp.  Making the irrigation challenge for hemp a little less challenging.  This Wednesday, August 18th we will cover some popular topics from our Hemp Irrigation Design Guide while fielding any questions attendees may have.  Special Guest: Michael Derewenko.

AgTech is evolving rapidly as well as the number of farms adopting AgTech. This evolution is driven by increased labor costs, decreased labor availability, increased input costs, strict regulations, and growers looking for a competitive advantage. If you are considering purchasing agtech irrigation products or have purchased some and are looking to buy more, this webinar is a must-see for you. We will review ten questions to ask so you can be comfortable making the best decision for your farm, ranch, or property. There are many products to choose from and many promises made. The questions were developed in conjunction with the irrigation bill of rights to help consumers get the truth. During this webinar, you will learn the right questions to ask to: Determine what products match your use How to tell if the provider is sound and reliable How to determine when the products become obsolete Determine the value of initial and follow up training Know the level of support you receive after the sale Special Guests: Cory Broad and Jeff Tuel.

Dr. Dave Goldhamer suggests for high yields next almond season ensure your almonds are not stressed during September. Be sure to eliminate stress on the tree as soon as the nuts are off, which means do not turn off your irrigation. In his trial, he discovered cutting off post-harvest irrigation resulted in an 800lb/ac yield loss the following year. After harvest, cutting off irrigation to your almonds trees may be the most significant contributing factor for creating low yields next year. Dave Goldhamer has conducted some excellent research on the positive effects of post-harvest irrigation on almonds. In this webinar, you will hear what the experts have to say about post-harvest irrigation requirements for permanent crops with an emphasis on almonds, pistachios, and vineyards. Harvest practices for these crops require a significant dry-down period with minimal irrigation water applied leading up to harvest. Although necessary, the practice leads to tremendous stress on the plants making post-harvest irrigation critical to restoring plant health and preparing the plants for winter and next year's crop. You will learn how Jain Logic™ is an integral tool to ensure you apply the right amount of irrigation water after your harvest. During this webinar, you will learn: What the University of California and Almond Board recommend for post-harvest irrigation Recommended water amounts leading up to the winter shut down Using satellite data to ensure plants are minimally getting what they are transpiring How to determine how much extra water is needed to refill the soil profile using SMP How to avoid applying excess water and keep it in the root zone Special Guest: Connor Cunningham.

Mark Arax is one of the foremost authorities on California's water. Two of his most recognized works about water are The King Of California: J.G. Boswell and the Making of A Secret American Empire, and most recently The Dreamt Land. Both these books deal with water and agriculture in California and do not shy away from any controversy. Mark's strength in telling the story of California water comes from deep and unbiased reporting. He sees the situation for what it is and this helps him find solutions. The Dreamt Land weaves reportage, history, and memoir to confront the “Golden State” myth in riveting fashion. No other chronicler of the West has so profoundly delved into the empires of agriculture that drink so much of the water. The nation's most prominent farmers—the nut king, grape king, and citrus queen—tell their story here for the first time. We are fortunate to be joined by Mark for an in-depth conversation about California water. We will explore the current water situation in California and possible changes needed to ensure success for California agriculture. We look forward to you joining us for this discussion, and we will be giving away free copies of his books for the best questions during the webinar. You can check out Mark's books here – https://mark-arax.com/

Summer is the most stressful time for landscape plants. Mix a drought into the equation, and you have a recipe for disaster in your landscape. Without enough moisture, plants can't function normally and are predisposed to damage by pests or diseases. Drought also makes plants less winter-hardy, especially if the drought occurs in fall as plants go dormant. The hot, dry conditions have a lasting effect, too—trees and shrubs, in particular, can take several years to recover from drought fully. Fortunately for us, we have Stacey Sturnot, Executive Operations Manager for Landscapes USA, joining us to teach us how to take the best care possible of our plants during drought. Stacey served for over nine years on the Board for San Diego Chapter California Landscape Contractors Association and was President for two years. Stacey holds multiple landscape and irrigation certifications, including Landscape Industry Certified Manager. In addition, she is a self-proclaimed “plant nerd” and a consistent solid reference for many plant lovers needing help and advice with their plants. During this presentation, you will learn: What is native plant material What are drought-tolerant plant materials and the difference between drought-tolerant and native plants? Plant pallet trends – current trends, what is going in, and what are we moving away from Do native plants need irrigation? Why? Do drought-tolerant plants need to be irrigated? Plant establishment best practices in drought Irrigation best practices for plant establishment / long term success ET controllers and how they aid the above Special Guest: Stacey Sturnot.

Drip tape is an excellent way to water many plants because it prevents disease by minimizing water contact with the leaves, stems, and fruit of plants. It allows rows between plants to remain dry improving access and reducing weed growth. It is a very efficient way to water and reduces the leaching of water and nutrients below the root zone. However, choosing the right drip tape for your project can feel a bit overwhelming. During this webinar, Michael Pippen walks us through a step-by-step process that makes selecting the right drip tape for your crop easy. In this training, you will learn: The correct diameter tape for my crop The appropriate wall thickness of the tape The proper spacing for what you are growing The best flow rate so your crop gets the right amount of water Special Guest: Michael Pippen.

California's farmers pump billions of gallons of water out of the state's underground aquifers to make up for the water not delivered from surface water. Due to the drought, the state is moving to stop it. Water measurement and water use reporting is a necessity for California agriculture. During this webinar, you will learn how easy it is to respond to drought conditions and comply with SGMA requirements using Jain Logic Pulse. We'll discuss easy-to-implement strategies and the benefits of monitoring your irrigation pump and filter station to ensure they are performing optimally. Also, learn how monitoring these parameters and using alerts can save water and maintenance costs. You won't want to miss this webinar where we will be announcing the best special offer on our new Jain Logic Pulse bundles with the new Seametrics AG90 ultrasonic flow meter. Special Guest: Jeff Tuel.

It would be remarkable to water every day when it was most beneficial to water. Still, life happens, and water managers are often asked to ensure water sprinklers are not watering during specific days and times. HOA meetings, municipal restrictions, outdoor weddings, and sports tournaments are just a few of the many reasons sprinklers can water at all times of the day. In the past, water managers used block days to ensure no water runs during these critical activities. However, now with strong municipal restrictions, it is more difficult to water. For example, when a city tells us, we can't water after 10 am. Using the block days feature, if we block a day, no watering will occur. The same issue is true if the restriction is before 10 am and after 6 pm. These drought restrictions make it harder to water. Time restrictions, a new feature of Jain Unity, make watering during strict restrictions due to drought easy. A time restriction can span any period from 1 minute to days, months, or years. In addition, you'll can easily configure and set any recurring restrictions, with or without an end date, of repeating events such as mowing day, site maintenance or inspection days, holidays, municipal restrictions, interval watering, and others throughout the season. During this session, you will learn: Where to find time restrictions in Unity Just how easy it is to use time restrictions The best water management strategies to use with time restrictions Additional ways to use time restrictions to save water. Special Guest: Daniel Martinez.

From Orange County and San Diego, through Oxnard and Santa Maria, and up to Watsonville, strawberries have been grown on the coast for years. For 2021 there are projected to be over 36,000 acres planted between the fall and summer seasons. This makes strawberries consistently one of the top 10 agricultural commodities grown in California. Strawberries are irrigated in several ways. What you use to irrigate them, how you irrigate and when you irrigate all make a difference in the quality and yield of the strawberries you grow. In addition, new technology shows how proper irrigation improves pest management as well. This week we are taking a hard look at the best ways to irrigate strawberries with Frank Toves. You will leave the session knowing the steps you need to take to maximize your strawberry yields. In this session, you will learn: What type of irrigation is best for your row sizing If you should use overhead sprinklers or switch to drip If you use overhead sprinklers, when is the best time to switch to drip irrigation What flow rates to use to increase yields Which micro-sprinklers work best for pest management for strawberries. This will be an information-packed session, and we are looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday. Special Guest: Frank Toves.

Water management services from Jain Irrigation leverages technology using data from satellite images, soil moisture monitoring, and weather forecasts to provide growers with irrigation scheduling and water use reporting. They also offer many other water management benefits (like distribution uniformity testing), giving growers an advantage to increase yields and decrease costs. On Friday, we learn from the team providing water management services to growers about the steps they take to ensure growers use the appropriate amount of water and the benefits growers receive. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the best water management practices and technology available today. During this session, you will learn: Grower successes so far this year. The challenges. How water management services overcome challenges. What water management services are doing differently due to heat and drought this summer. What some of the benefits growers experienced. We look forward to seeing you on Friday. Special Guests: Connor Cunningham and Steven Soares.

Professional organizations offer networking, education, and career development opportunities to their members. The California Agricultural Irrigation Association offers this and a whole lot more. CAIA helps growers understand they need good irrigation systems and how those systems conserve water for California agriculture. In addition, CAIA also provides advocates in Washington to educate lawmakers on water policy to better enable them to enact water legislation that's positive for California agriculture. If water matters to you or your business you should be involved with CAIA. During this webinar, Jim Lauria, Director, and Paul McFadden, Past President of CAIA will help us understand: What CAIA does for members, growers, water conservation, and California Agriculture How it accomplishes these goals Who should become a member Why you should become a member What you can expect at the September meeting We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday.

The replacement price of a mature tree can exceed $20,000, so you need to do everything you can to protect trees during a turf conversion. A large, mature shade tree is the most valuable asset of any landscape and provides many important benefits. Trees reduce energy use by providing shade and evaporation cooling. They also add beauty, provide wildlife habitat, and sequester carbon. Not only is it smart to preserve these valuable trees, but it is the responsibility of adept owners and landscape professionals to protect these high-value assets. During this session you will learn: How to protect the tree's root system during the conversion How much water to apply and where to apply it The consequences of damaged, cut-off tree roots. The proper irrigation products to use during the conversion. Special Guest: Andy Belingheri.

Consumers are more intelligent today. As a result, they demand more information to understand the products they buy. The Consumer Bill of Rights for Irrigation provides an excellent outline for understanding irrigation products. Consumers will use their dollars to express their trust and confidence in products and manufacturers. As an industry, we should strive to set a high standard for our products and services. We need to take steps to self-regulate or be subject to additional regulations from lawmakers who know less about irrigation than we do. In addition, most of our work takes place with a high level of trust from individuals. Most consumers don't worry about the quality of their water. Instead, they trust the food we grow and the landscapes we water are done safely and cause them no harm. This is the second part of a three part series, you can watch the first part here. In this webinar we will discuss: The questions you need to ask when purchasing irrigation products The product knowledge you need to buy the best product for the job What you gain with the proper questions and understanding Understanding the requirements of maintaining and operating an irrigation system for the life span of the products and the crop you are growing.