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Update is the flagship publication of the California Agricultural Technology Institute (CATI). The quarterly newsletter highlights new research, work in progress, and results of projects recently completed. Use the search engine below to learn of specific research, or simply browse through articles in recent issues in the area of irrigation.

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Fall 1998 Issue:

• SDI - a viable alternative?
• Water education coalition advances program

Summer 1998 Issue:

• Group plans fall water forums
• Federal fire protection agency tap CIT expertise

Spring 1998 Issue:

• Irrigation is top priority at new exhibition site
• Irrigation web site invites user interaction
• New SIS software offers more management options

Winter 1998 Issue:

• Casting a vision
• New guide outlines methods for testing sprinkler coverage
• Water education issue attracts wide audience

Fall 1997 Issue:

• Zoldoske earns CIT title
  New director outlines hopes for expanded services in the areas of education and training
• Grower opens vineyard to drip irrigation study
• Plant propagation
  Research team attempts to develop new hibiscus hybrid by fusing cells of different species

Summer 1997 Issue:

• Testing protocol established for use with sand separators
  by Ed Norum, Special Projects Engineer, Center for Irrigation Technology
• Elephant grass pulled, placed in new location
• Gypsum applications to continue

Spring 1997 Issue:

• Turf bubblers
  New irrigation system has potential to reduce spray, lower equipment costs
• Emitter testing raises complex issues

Winter 1997 Issue:

• Another look at linear move sprinklers
  CIT teams with state agency to re-examine sprinkler effectivness for reducing runoff
• Laser method tried for measuring sprinkler drops

Fall 1996 Issue:

• Micro-jet study requested by industry
• Microsprayers aid in frost protection, tests show

Summer 1996 Issue:

• IA exams upgraded
  CIT exam coordinator joins Irrigation Association team to update Australian certification program
• Endowmet to support student work
• Solomon takes administrative position at Cal Poly SLO

Spring 1996 Issue:

• Gypsum tried through drip system
  Applications through existing drip irrigation lines could save growers coat, effort, equipment
• Irrigation training goes international

Winter 1996 Issue:

• Root studies

Fall 1995 Issue:

• Elephant-sized grass
  Animal and soil science specialists team up to study...
• SPACE program still in orbit

Summer 1995 Issue:

• Standards use essential for microirrigation
• Subsurface drip irrigation eyed as aid in weed control

Spring 1995 Issue:

• Trials focus on buried scrap tires as rainwater reservoirs
• Vacuum relief valves tested
• Irrigation notes offered by CIT
• International clientele expected for training

Winter 1995 Issue:

• Irrigation training sessions target international clientele
• CIT expertise exported to Zimbabwe
• Satellite research unit to join CIT
• Center honored with achievement award

Fall 1994 Issue:

• Infrared imaging is potential new tool for crop managers
• CIT reps tour irrigation site in soviet state
• Water management classes to begin

Summer 1994 Issue:

• CIT considers training pact with Mexican university
• Trifluralin focus on turfgrass
• Workshop series to address water management

Spring 1994 Issue:

• Subsurface Irrigation
  First system of subsurface lines for turf installed on CSU, Fresno campus
• Changes in leadership come to irrigation center
  Kenneth Solomon moves to new university position
• David Zoldoske named acting CIT director

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