Introducing the Verdi Smart Valve Precision irrigation depends on one thing: knowing that every irrigation is delivered exactly as planned. For specialty crop growers managing multiple blocks, varied valve sizes, and rising production costs, achieving that level of control and visibility has often been difficult. Verdi’s new Smart Valve changes that. Each wireless unit enables remote control, real-time irrigation verification, flow-based scheduling, and water-use reporting, all powered by the Verdi Dashboard. It’s available in a full range of sizes from 1 inch to 4 inches. Built for Today’s Challenges Growers across specialty crops, from orchards and vineyards to berries and vegetables, are dealing with rising input costs, labor shortages, and increasing pressure to optimize resources. Many are navigating tighter margins while striving to maintain quality and compliance. The Smart Valve fills a critical gap in the market for growers who need automation that&rsq

Meet the Lob 300 - the pump built for every stage of the winemaking process. From the crusher to the bottling line, the Lob 300 delivers reliable performance with: Low rotational speed. Passage of solid particles & variable frequency drive. Low oxygen dissolution and self-priming up to 30 feet. Reverse rotation, continuous flow, and easy cleaning & maintenance. High pressure and temperature resistance (14°F - 190°F). Flow range: 800 - 8,900 gph (13-145 gpm). Looking for power, precision, and durability in one pump? Contact us today to learn more about the Lob 300.  

Read this first! As agricultural consultants in California, irrigation consulting during the growing season is our bread and butter. A lot of times, especially in vineyards with lighter soils where I recommend short and frequent irrigations, I know my desired schedule amounts to a tall order. Not everyone can feasibly do two hours, three times a week. No matter what’s best for the vines, I have to work with a human irrigator, who is still going to turn the valve on at 5 pm and turn it off at 7 am the next day. In a lot of cases, this amounts to a vineyard that is both over- and under-watered: the 14-hour irrigation percolated past the rootzone in under 3 hours and the rest of the week (after the root zone water was depleted) the soil was dry as a bone. So, I’m happy to see so much interest these days in valve automation. I’m also apprehensive because I’ve automated valves and it’s not a silver bullet. It’s not any bullet. It’s a useful tool t

Choosing between a gas or electric pressure washer can be a challenge, especially if you’re unsure which one best suits your cleaning needs. Each type offers unique benefits, making them ideal for different applications. Let’s break down the pros and cons to help you decide which pressure washer is right for you. Gas Pressure Washers Gas pressure washers are powerful, versatile tools designed for heavy-duty cleaning tasks. Benefits: High Power: Gas pressure washers typically offer higher PSI (pounds per square inch) and GPM (gallons per minute), making them perfect for tough jobs like stripping paint or cleaning large outdoor areas. Mobility: Without the need for an electrical outlet, gas models are portable and can be used in remote areas. Durability: Designed for demanding tasks, they’re often built with robust materials that can withstand frequent use. Considerations: Noise Levels: Gas models are louder, which may be a drawback in residential neighborhoods. Mainten

For the entire month of June, we are offering both models of the GOpump at 30% off with free shipping! The new GOpump is the perfect companion to the SmartBarrel system! This intelligent transfer pump offers: Precise control: Set your desired flow rate for gentle or rapid transfer, perfect for delicate tasks like racking or blending. Accurate measurement: The built-in totalizer provides an accurate estimate of the total wine transferred. Versatility: The GOpump can operate in three modes (PUMP, BATCH, and REMOTE) for maximum flexibility in your workflow. The Ultimate Winery Pump: GOpump10-LC: The Intelligent Pump Don’t you want a wine pump for your winery that can deliver a specified volume unattended at an adjustable flow rate? Save time by setting up racking and blending transfers, and then just walking away. The new GOpump makes all this possible. Portable, splash proof, and easy to clean. The only wine pump on the market with true flow measurement and batching capa

BY POPULAR REQUEST Tuffy has added a Hot Water pressure washer to its line of Powerload Industrial Cleaning systems Able to fit in the back of a pickup truck for maximum mobility, the Tuffy features a 100 degree temperature rise, adjustable pressure up to 4000 PSI and adjustable volume up to 4.0 GPM. It’s also equipped with the ability to lower pressure and water volume, a 100 gallon water tank, easy to use controls and a rugged frame, the Tuffy Powerload will change the way you do clean. Contact us for a FREE on-site demonstration and discover the power of battery-powered clean. Book a FREE demo

Don’t you want a wine pump for your winery that can pump any specified volume at any desired flowrate? The new GOpump makes unattended filling possible and adjustable flowrate minimizes foaming. Portable, splashproof and easy to clean. Plug into 115/230 VAC with built-in GFI plug. All this in the new GOpump from wine innovator - GOfermentor. GOpump is an intelligent pump for pumping wine or similar fluids. It can be used in 1) PUMP mode where the delivery rate is automatically controlled at the user set flowrate; 2) BATCH mode where a user preset volume is delivered at user set flowrate. And finally, 3) REMOTE mode where pump can be controlled by external device or app (Bluetooth). For example - you want to rack 35.3 gallons from one container to another. No problem – connect hoses using the GOpump. Set to BATCH mode and set 35.3 gallons on the touchpanel. Press START and walk away. It will automatically shut off when complete. Unlike other pumps, you can set the flow

The Coastal Viticultural Consultants booth will display grape powdery mildew spore traps, soil mapping using soil resistivity, and irrigation / vine water use monitoring using real-time (vine) leaf temperature and vapor deficit data and / or soil moisture. For more specifics about these technologies and how they can help improve use of resources, sustainability,  and / or production goals, stop by booth 1344. The principals of Coastal Viticultural Consultants will staff the booth to personally greet any parties interested in viticultural technologies and to answer any questions about the technologies on display, or field general viticultural questions.   Coastal Viticultural Consultants Unified Symposium Booth: 1344 Coastal Viticultural Consultants (CVC) is a company of experienced, professional, certified Soils Scientists and Viticulturists that has served the viticulture industry for 30+ years.  Coastal Viticultural Consultants has a proven track record that places CVC

Now, when many of the fields in Kansas and Nebraska are done pollinating and are getting closer to R4-R5, irrigation should be managed more carefully. Though many areas still face drought conditions with hot and dry weather, crop water use is beginning to decline, plants tend to get into stress less frequently, and crops are less sensitive to water stress. Closely monitoring field conditions allows you to plan irrigation more efficiently, avoid unnecessary irrigation, save water and energy, and maintain the required moisture to finish the crop without potential yield loss. Plant Status and MDS Dark green plant status or green plant status and low MDS (Maximum Daily Shrinkage, lower than 180 in Corn and lower than 100 in Soybean) means that fields are currently out of stress. When those conditions exist consistently over time, it is safe to assume that stress will not suddenly build-up in the field, and it is safe to reduce irrigation amounts at this stage. Days to Refill

GOpump is an intelligent pump for pumping wine or similar fluids. It can be used in 1) PUMP mode where the delivery rate is automatically controlled at the user set flowrate; 2) BATCH mode where a user preset volume is delivered at user set flowrate. And finally, 3) REMOTE mode where pump can be controlled by external device or app (Bluetooth or WiFi). SPECIFICATIONS: Dimensions: 24 x 25 x 16cm (9.5 x 10 x 6.3 inch) Weight: 7 Kg (15.6 lbs) Flow rate range: 1 to 10 lpm (0.26 gpm to 2.6 gpm) Batch range: 0.1 to 9999 liters Power: 115/230 VAC 2A with built-in GFI Interface: Color LCD touch panel Environmental: IP65 splash-proof Process connection: ½ FNPT inlet and outlet   USAGE: general purpose winery pump for transferring or filling wine. Built-in accurate totalizer based on magnetic flux sensing (no moving parts) provides accurate estimate of total wine transferred. Controllable flow rate allows gentle or rapid transfer of wine. Automatic shutdown on empty detection