Knowing when or when not to irrigate is important to have a successful harvest. In the past, farmers would often set an irrigation schedule and stick to it because of uncertain weather. Today, California’s farmers use specialized technology to help improve their farms and irrigate only when needed.

Having better local weather information at hand is a great way for farmers to improve their irrigation systems.

Adjusting irrigation systems to work in harmony with natural precipitation takes more work, but it’s a proven way to save water. There are numerous weather apps available that provide local and current precipitation reports.

Using these along with irrigation systems can help save water, which will save farmers money and reduce wear and tear on systems.