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Strawberries with a thirst
It's not the way we're accustomed to thinking of farmers, but John Eiskamp uses an iPad routinely to ensure his blackberries and raspberries don't get more water than they need during these excessively dry times. The iPad connects to tensiometers that measure soil tension and help determine when to water the plants.
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Dried-up strawberry leaves are the norm in Central California's persistent drought conditions. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), "in 119 years of recorded history, 2013 was the driest calendar year for the state of California."
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Pajaro Valley has long been known for its perfect conditions for strawberry growing.
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