By Tom Shapland, PhD, June 12, 2015
Learn how to quickly discern the status of your field and what to do about it.
We know your time is valuable. We’ve recorded the recent Tule Dashboard training, so you can watch it at your convenience. Watch the video or dive into the links below to learn how to utilize the Tule dashboard to make efficient irrigation decisions:
For Winegrape Growers
For Orchard or Annual Crop Growers
The video captures not only information about the dashboard but also common questions from growers like you. Here’s a quick look at some of the most frequently asked questions:
What is PRI? Is the Tule Target PRI unique for my field?
The Plant Response Index (PRI) allows you to remotely monitor the water stress of your field. The Tule Target PRI is a unique benchmark for your field. Learn how to use PRI to ensure you are on track for canopy development and strategic deficit irrigation. (You can also read more about Tule Target PRI here.)
What factors are taken into account in the Tule irrigation recommendation?
We utilize daily measurements of Actual ET, crop water status and previous irrigation applications to inform this recommendations. Did you know we are also incorporating the annual rainfall, soil water holding capacity, crop phenological stage, planting density, and your production goal into account? (You can also read more about the Tule Irrigation Recommendation here.)
How is the weather forecast figured in?
The forecast feature allows you to plan ahead for changes to evaporative demand based on the weather.
What’s coming next?
You’ll get a sneak peak at upcoming feature releases. There was also some great discussion to inform our future road map.
Watch the video and if you have other questions or product suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’d love to hear from you!
