MALLIKA NOCCO’S CONSERVATION IRRIGATION LAB

Save water. Renew soils.
Support farms.

We help growers navigate the ever-changing terrain of sustainable agricultural practices and implement water-saving measures that advance production goals. We collaborate across disciplines and believe deeply in the power of applied research and cooperative extension.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Updates from the Conservation Irrigation Lab

The Dirt.

The Dirt is a homegrown mix of articles, news, events, and more, related to sustainable agriculture water use in California and the midwestern United States. We highlight extension recommendations, new scientific findings, fact sheets, position openings, proposed projects, and more. Browse our recent posts below!

 

research & Extension approach

We are scientists translating research into action.

 

Our lab serves growers and communities, while advancing water management. Stakeholders need to evaluate the benefits and tradeoffs across irrigation management strategies so they can manage water resources at different spatial and temporal scales.

 

We investigate technologies, challenges, and approaches related to three key areas:


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Precision Irrigation

Drones

Evapotranspiration mapping

Plant water stress mapping

Irrigation zones

Thermal imaging

Electrical conductivity


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Regenerative Agriculture

Drought resilience

Soil Health & H2O

Irrigation & Climate

Saline soil restoration

Recharge and N leaching


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Optimized Irrigation

Timing and scheduling

Yield & quality

Soil Moisture Sensors

Water productivity

Decision support


Watch my recent drought special - sharing stories about growing food during a drought

 
 

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