Decoding AI in the Central Valley

UC Merced tests AI irrigation in a Parlier almond orchard, sprinkler by sprinkler

Researchers at UC Merced and UC ANR set up two test beds at the Kearney center in Parlier. One is watered the usual way and one is run by an algorithm, so they can compare water use and production.

UC Merced and UC ANR researchers installed an AI-run irrigation system in an almond orchard at the Kearney research center in Parlier. One test bed is irrigated the traditional way and one by the AI system, so researchers can compare water use and production.