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Irrigation Safety in Thunderstorm Season

Irrigation Safety in Thunderstorm Season

By Pam Knox

Here is something that never occurred to me before but should have. Irrigation is made up of long metal poles and equipment that is out in the field and can be frequently hit by lightning because it is often the tallest thing in the field. I did not realize that it can hold a charge that could be dangerous to any farmer or helper that touches it. This article from Southeast Farm Press describes this in more detail and tells you how to use a voltage detector to help protect yourself from electrocution. Be safe and know how to protect yourself from lightning, both when you are out in the field and when it hits your equipment!

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Gowan Canada is partnering with Geco Strategic Weed Management to help Canadian growers take a strategic approach to weed control through data-driven prediction and planning.

Geco’s technology uses data and AI to map where weeds have been over the past five years and predict where patches are likely to emerge next season. These insights allow farms and retailers to plan ahead and target actions in the most challenging areas.

“Our technology enables the question: if you could know where your most problematic patches are and where they are spreading to, what could you do differently? That’s what our technology makes possible,” said Greg Stewart, CEO of Geco. “Many of our farms are already using our prescriptions along with Gowan products, so this collaboration is a natural next step.”