Automating your system can save you time, water, and money—but only if done correctly. Join us for this informative webinar with Perry Continente, where we’ll share ten essential tips to help you get the best quality and value from your investment.

This session will guide you through every step of the process, from choosing the right system to planning for a seamless installation. Whether you’re looking to boost efficiency, cut costs, or future-proof your operation, this webinar will give you the tools to make it happen.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights that will set your irrigation system—and your farm—up for success. During the webinar, you will learn:

• How to choose the right system for your farm’s specific needs and goals.
• Tips for assessing your current irrigation setup and identifying automation opportunities.
• Strategies for planning an efficient installation process to minimize downtime.
• Key features to prioritize for the best quality and long-term reliability.
• Best practices for integrating automation with existing equipment.
• How to work effectively with suppliers to secure the best pricing and support.
• Troubleshooting tips to address common challenges during setup and operation.

Re-release of May 2022 podcast.

Quarter-inch, half-inch, and three-quarter-inch tubing are standard sizes for the drip irrigation industry. In addition to those sizes, buyers are presented with a few other options, including 187 x 125, 620 x 710, 5/8, and more. With all these options, how can a water manager know what is correct for his job?

Michael Pippen is a certified irrigation designer with a lifetime of experience in water management and is our guest to help us understand what steps to take to know what size tubing is “right” for our job.

During this podcast, you will learn:

1. What information from the job location is needed to make a size determination
2. What online tools are available to help make the correct decision
3. What the difference is between poly and vinyl tubing
4. Why you need to know maximum run lengths and maximum amount of gallons.

In a world where every drop counts, smart controllers are the unsung heroes of efficient irrigation. They conserve water and save time and money. However, not all smart controllers are the same, and understanding their features can feel like navigating a maze without a map.

Ever feel like you need a college degree to figure out your irrigation system? You’re not alone! Smart controllers can seem as complex as rocket science, but we’re here to make it as easy as watering a plant—literally.

Join us for a fun and enlightening webinar where Stuart Eyring, CEO of Orbit, will demystify smart controllers once and for all. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to becoming the smartest gardener on the block!

What You’ll Learn:

1. Why Smart Controllers Matter

Discover the importance of smart controllers in today’s world and how they can revolutionize your irrigation, conservation, and sustainability approach.

2. Weather or Not to Water

Dive into how weather factors—like real-time versus historical evapotranspiration (ET)—influence your watering schedule.

3. Rainfall vs. Usable Rainfall

Learn why not all raindrops are created equal and how smart controllers maximize every drop for optimal plant health.

4. Features That Fit

Identify which features and benefits align with your specific needs to get the most value without unnecessary extras.

Don’t miss out on turning your irrigation confusion into irrigation mastery!

Let’s make watering your landscape smarter, not harder.

Join us for an insightful discussion on the state of water resources in the Intermountain West as we embark on the 2025 water year. While current drought maps may show that the drought is largely behind us, the full story is much more complex. Years of drought have severely depleted groundwater reserves in key states like Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, and a large percentage of their water ultimately flows into California. The stakes are high, and complacency is not an option.

In this webinar, we will explore:

• The current water outlook for the Intermountain West and what the drought maps aren’t telling us.
• How the depletion of groundwater remains a critical concern despite improved surface water levels.
• Why water conservation efforts must continue full speed ahead to protect the long-term health of our water resources.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn why maintaining momentum in water conservation is crucial for the Intermountain West and California. Let’s keep the conversation going and ensure a sustainable future for our most precious resource—water.

Imagine smart connectivity without needing electrical power—introducing the CMS, a battery-powered sprinkler controller that gives you full control over your irrigation system from anywhere. With built-in Cellular, Bluetooth, and LoRa radios, the CMS connects seamlessly to the B-hyve app, which provides real-time evapotranspiration (ET) weather data directly to the valve. This allows users to optimize their watering schedules for maximum efficiency without requiring long wire runs.

In this webinar, we cover everything you need to know about CMS, including its modular design, smart watering with B-hyve technology, and how it can be installed in various locations to suit your needs. Whether you’re managing multiple valves or flow meters, CMS offers unmatched convenience and flexibility, making it the perfect solution for smart irrigation management.

During this webinar you will learn:

• How to optimize irrigation using real-time ET weather data: Discover how the B-hyve app provides up-to-date evapotranspiration data directly to your valves, ensuring efficient watering without long wire runs.
• The benefits of smart, battery-powered irrigation control: Understand the advantages of using the CMS system to manage multiple valves and flow meters without the need for an electrical connection.
• Modular design features for flexible irrigation setups: Learn how the CMS’s latching solenoid and flow meter modules allow you to customize your system to meet specific irrigation needs.
• Remote monitoring and control through B-hyve apps: Explore how you can control and monitor your entire system from anywhere using the B-hyve Pro or B-hyve Ag apps.
• Installation tips for maximum efficiency: Get insights into how and where to install the CMS, whether in a valve box, a custom wall mount, or on a 2-1/2 inch pipe.

Drip irrigation is one of the most efficient ways to water your landscape—but it comes with its own set of challenges. In this webinar Eric Santos from Sperber Landscapes shares expert advice on common issues with drip systems. We cover everything you need to know to keep your system running smoothly, from essential maintenance tasks to the right timing and what signs to watch out for.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just learning, this session will help simplify drip irrigation, so you can keep your landscapes thriving with minimal effort, including practical tips and real-world solutions to make drip irrigation easier!

What you’ll learn:

1. How to identify and fix common drip irrigation issues
2. The best maintenance practices to keep your system running efficiently
3. When and how often to perform maintenance tasks
4. Signs of system failure and how to prevent costly damage
5. Tips for optimizing your drip system to save water and ensure plant health

Are you really saving water, or just guessing? Find out for sure in this webinar with Stuart Eyring who'll break down water savings like never before. He reveals how you can determine if your efforts are truly working and help you understand the magic behind evapotranspiration (ET) — a key factor in smart water management.

But why is it important to know if you’re actually saving water? In today’s world, where water conservation is more crucial than ever, simply cutting back on usage without knowing the impact can lead to missed opportunities. Overwatering can waste resources and increase costs, while under-watering can harm plant health, leading to higher landscape maintenance expenses.

Accurately measuring your water savings ensures you’re not just making an effort, but that you’re making the right effort. By understanding how factors like weather, plant needs, and ET play into your water use, you can fine-tune your irrigation systems, avoid guesswork, and achieve a balance between a healthy landscape and responsible water management.

So, take control of your water use, and learn valuable tips to ensure you’re getting the most out of every drop — all while having some fun along the way with Stuart!

During this podcast you will learn:

1. How to Accurately Measure Water Savings: Discover reliable methods to determine if your water-saving efforts are actually effective.

2. The Role of Evapotranspiration (ET) in Water Use: Gain a clear understanding of what ET is and why it’s crucial for efficient water management.

3. Factors That Impact Evapotranspiration: Learn about the environmental and plant-based factors that influence ET and how they affect your irrigation needs.

4. How to Fine-tune Your Irrigation for Maximum Savings: Get practical tips on adjusting your watering schedules and systems to align with real-time conditions and ET data.

5. The Benefits of Smarter Water Management: Understand the long-term financial and environmental benefits of optimizing your water use, from healthier landscapes to lower costs.

Are you ready to learn how to tackle the water crisis with a genuinely practical (and effective) approach? Don’t miss this comprehensive discussion on landscape water management, featuring special guest Dr. Kelly Kopp from Utah State University’s Center for Water Efficient Landscaping. We will debunk the myth that one or two actions alone can solve the water crisis and explore the necessity of an integrated, multifaceted strategy.

What You Will Learn:

• Holistic Water Management: Understand why a comprehensive approach is essential for effective landscape water conservation.
• Beyond Turf Removal: Explore why removing turf is not the solution and what additional measures are necessary to save water.
• Economic Smart Solutions: Learn about several cost-effective strategies contributing to significant water savings.
• Innovative Techniques: Discover advanced methods and technologies that enhance water efficiency and landscape sustainability.
• Carbon Sequestration Benefits: Understand how comprehensive water management practices can contribute to carbon capture and sequestration, aiding the fight against climate change.
• Practical Implementation: Gain insights into how you can implement these comprehensive water-saving techniques in your landscapes.
• Urban Heat: Learn about co-benefits of landscape water conservation strategies including urban heat mitigation.

In this insightful session Dr. Kelly Kopp, and Water Connections host, Richard Restuccia, provide actionable, economically smart ways to conserve water and enhance sustainability in your landscape. Let’s move beyond single-solution approaches and embrace a holistic strategy to win the battle against water scarcity and climate change.