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Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
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UC irrigation expert J. B. Brown held three meetings in Imperial Valley on proper citrus irrigation techniques, emphasizing short runs. Cover crops discussed. Attendance 75 at ranches near Meloland, Calexico, Brawley. 100 more spinach acres planted near El Centro vs. last year.
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J. B. Brown, University of California extension service specialist in irrigation, was in the valley the greater part of the week and held three meetings for the discussion of citrus irrigation, according to Assistant Farm Advisor Frank Bessey.
Brown spoke of the tendency in the valley to arrange too long irrigation runs, not only in the citrus groves, but in alfalfa and other crops. He gave an illustration of his point that runs should be short with the history of one farmer's experience. Methods of flooding, and various types of furrowing were discussed by Brown.
Bessey also talked on cover crops, speaking especially of the now calcarata vetch, which is now very satisfactory.
The first of those meetings was held on Monday at the Doran ranch north of Meloland, the second on Tuesday at the G. H. Knight place north of Calexico, and the third, Wednesday at Mrs. H. G. Baughman's ranch north of Brawley. The total attendance was 75.
One hundred more acres are planted to spinach around El Centro, Butte counties, than was set out one year.
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J. B. Brown, University of California extension service specialist in irrigation, visited the valley and held three meetings discussing citrus irrigation, advocating for short irrigation runs based on a farmer's experience, and covering flooding and furrowing methods. Assistant Farm Advisor Frank Bes- reported. Beyschlag discussed cover crops, including calcarata vetch. Meetings: Monday at Doran ranch north of Meloland, Tuesday at G. H. Knight place north of Calexico, Wednesday at Mrs. H. G. Baughman's ranch north of Brawley. Attendance: 75. Additionally, 100 more acres planted to spinach around El Centro, Butte counties, than last year.