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Irrigation
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Buckaroos in Paradise: Ranching Culture in Northern Nevada, 1945-1982 
 This site explores "the story of life and work on the Ninety-Six Ranch and of its cowboys." Contains audio; video; 2,400 photographs representing ranch life in Northern Nevada's Paradise Valley community (1870-1958); essays on the Buckaroo life and haying, irrigating, and branding; a history of the Ninety-Six Ranch; a bibliography; and a glossary. Searchable by keywords, and browsable by subject and topic. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/buckaroos/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science, Water Last updated Nov 25, 2008 Commercial Production and Management of Pumpkins and Gourds
The "topics covered in this bulletin are all integral parts of a successful pumpkin/gourd management program." Covers characteristics of specific pumpkin, gourd, and vegetable sponge (luffa) species. Also includes line drawings of pumpkins and gourds, information about pest and disease management, and tips for irrigating, harvesting, and storage. From the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/B1180/B1180.htm Topics: Agriculture, Crafts, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Water Last updated May 1, 2009 The Drip Store: Drip Irrigation Tutorial
This tutorial covers the basics of drip irrigation (purchasing parts, maintainance, troubleshooting, and tips) as well as the specifics of installing drip irrigation (head assembly, laying out tubing, installing drippers and sprinklers, flushing the system, tubing ends, and testing the system). The company's products are used as illustrations of the materials, but the site does not push specific brand names or products. http://dripirrigation.com/drip_tutorial.php Topics: Gardening, Water Last updated Jun 10, 2007 Frank S. Matsura Image Collection
A collection of 1600 photos of the city of Okanogan, Washington, taken by Japanese-American professional photographer Frank S. Matsura between 1907 and 1913. Searchable, and browsable by topic (automobiles, baseball, basketball, children, Conconully Dam, dogs, farms, horses, hotels, irrigation, laborers, self-portraits, studio portraits, Native Americans, postcards, railroads). From the Department of Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries. http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/xmatsura.html Topics: Agriculture, Baseball, Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Photography, U.S. History By Place, United States History, Water Last updated Apr 22, 2003 Fruit and Nut Research and Information Center
A directory of links to research and data on a variety of fruit and nut crops. Includes information for specific crops, general information about fruit and nut crop production (such as insects and diseases, irrigation, and soil), and related resources. Also contains a newsletter archive and weather information. Searchable. From the Department of Pomology, University of California, Davis. http://fruitsandnuts.ucdavis.edu/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Water Last updated Sep 17, 2003 Greenroofs 101
An introduction to "vegetated roof covers, with growing media and plants taking the place of bare membrane, gravel ballast, shingles or tiles." Discusses advantages (ecological, economic, and aesthetic), components, applications, and issues (such as waterproofing, wildlife, and irrigation). Includes lists of suggestions plants for greenroofs (for the United States and Europe) and many photos. From Greenroofs.com, an industry Web resource. http://www.greenroofs.com/Greenroofs101/ Topics: Gardening, Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Water Last updated Mar 8, 2005 The Power of the Columbia
This site uses graphics, sound, and video to showcase the Columbia River, which flows through British Columbia, Washington state, and Oregon. It traces the Columbia's beginnings as a stream in the Canadian mountains and describes the basin's geologic history. Explains hydropower concepts such as multipurpose dams, the hydrologic cycle, power generation, flood control, river navigation, fish passage, irrigation, and power storage. From the Bonneville Power Administration. http://www.bpa.gov/Power/pl/columbia/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, Geography, Water Last updated Nov 22, 2004 Rice Farming
Website for this magazine for rice producers in the United States. The site features selected articles from issues back to 2000 on topics such as pest management, irrigation, the rice whorl maggot, herbicides, and crop varieties. Also includes links to related sites. http://www.ricefarming.com Topics: Agriculture, Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops, Water Last updated Oct 15, 2005 USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Irrigation Page
Geared toward the needs of the full-scale farmer faced with the challenge of bringing water to arid fields, this searchable resource provides downloadable water management software; irrigation mailing lists and equipment suppliers; information on irrigation training, hydrology, and drainage engineering; and facts, figures, and trends. Also features links to government agencies, agricultural statistics, and related sites. Includes irrigation photos and a discussion group. http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/nrcsirrig/ Topics: Agriculture, Gardening, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Water Last updated Feb 9, 2005 Washington State University (WSU) Extension: Drought Alert
"Access WSU Extension publications and news releases about drought concerns and issues, a list of experts on related subjects, and a list of useful links from other organizations and agencies." Publications and experts are listed under categories such as crops, irrigation, livestock, home, and garden. Links include state and federal agencies, weather forecasting, monitoring, fire, irrigation, indoor water conservation, emergency assistance, hydroelectric power, and other university resources on drought. http://drought.wsu.edu Topics: Agriculture, Water, Weather Last updated Mar 14, 2005 Water Measurement Manual
This searchable manual, although very technical in parts, is useful for learning how water flow is measured (e.g., by water districts, conservationists, and irrigation system operators). Published by the Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Department of the Interior, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.usbr.gov/pmts/hydraulics_lab/pubs/wmm/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Gardening, Geography, Water Last updated Apr 19, 2004 Wine Grape Network
This site "for wine grape growers is a springboard for finding ways to improve farming techniques, facilitating communication with wineries, and keeping abreast of the marketplace." Features links to resources on growing grapes (topics include soils, irrigation, and pest and disease control), making wine (materials and regulations), marketing products (pricing and shipping), and grape exchanges (buying and selling). Searchable. Note: Events calendar is not regularly updated. From Pennsylvania State University. http://winegrape.cas.psu.edu/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Water Last updated Jan 3, 2004 |
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