NATIONWIDE NEWS
How to improve farm fuel economy with telematics
The following information is provided by Nationwide®, the #1 farm and ranch insurer in the U.S.* A combination of factors—from supply chain disruptions and inflation to conflicts around the world—have shaken nerves in the oil market. The resulting higher fuel costs are a massive burden on large farm- ing operations with large vehicle fleets. There are a lot of things farmers can do to cut fuel bills. Telematics technology is on that list. Telematics offers a whole new tool- box to help keep fuel costs down through: • Fuel-efficient operation • Route optimization • Proactive maintenance “The ROI becomes clear immediately. Telematics is a way to create a cost bene- fit,” Nationwide Agribusiness Senior Risk Management Consultant Brian Hammer said. “Without it, you may miss out on an opportunity to manage day-to-day costs.” The first way telematics streamlines fuel use is by monitoring operator behavior. This can help you ensure drivers aren’t wasting fuel. Things such as excessive idling and driving at high speeds can cut fuel economy drastically. Excessive idling is just one of the driver behaviors telematics can help you monitor. “It’s important to know you can
super vise operators even when you’re not there. Telematics helps you do that,” Hammer said. “How an operator treats a piece of machinery translates directly to how much you spend on fuel.” Without telematics, it’s tough enough to know the location of every truck and ma- chine you operate, let alone optimize travel to minimize fuel use. With it, you can do both. Effective route optimization can save you a lot on fuel. “Telematics helps you manage route optimization by confirming your trucks are in the right places and taking the shortest, most efficient routes,” Hammer said. “Optimizing your routes is a great way to save on fuel costs. Telematics The California Department of Food and Agriculture is seeking to fill vacancies on the California Citrus Advisory Committee. The committee comprises producers and handlers of navel and Valencia or- anges, lemons and mandarins. Current vacancies include two positions rep- resenting lemons, one of which must be involved in production in Ventura
makes that much easier to do today.” Telematic data reveals performance and efficiency trends over time. By act- ing on some of the specific data telematic tools gather—tire pressure, for example— you can lower fuel and maintenance costs over time. “If you’re not maintaining the right pres- sure, you lose fuel efficiency in the short term and can shorten the life of your tires in the long term. Telematics helps you plan ahead for replacement, avoid unexpect- ed interruptions and maximize fuel effi- ciency,” Hammer said. “Keeping an eye on things like this can keep your costs down, both with fuel economy and maintenance.” Nationwide has partnered with Razor County; one position representing na- vel or Valencia oranges; and one repre- senting mandarins. The term of office for committee members is two years. Members receive no compensation but are entitled to pay- ment of necessary travel expenses in accordance with rules of the California Department of Human Resources. Individuals interested in being
Tracking, a leader in real-time telemat- ics and dashboard camera solutions. Nationwide farm policyholders receive preferred pricing on Razor’s devices and subscription fees. Email nationwide@razortracking.com to connect with a Razor Tracking repre- sentative and learn how this technology is right for your business. Visit AgInsightCenter.comfor expert tips and information from Nationwide for your farm or ranch.
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considered for an appointment should complete the Prospective Member Appointment Questionnaire available at www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/i_&_c/pdfs/ CCAC-PMAQ-ORIGINAL.pdf. Applications should be sent to Sarah Cardoni, CDFA Inspection and Compliance Branch, 1220 N St., Sacramento, CA 95814 or via email to Sarah.Cardoni@cdfa.ca.gov.
CIMIS REPORT | www.cimis.water.ca.gov
CALIFORNIA IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
For the week August 11 - August 17, 2022 ETO (INCHES/WEEK)
YEAR
3.0
THIS YEAR
2.5
LAST YEAR AVERAGE YEAR
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
MACDOEL II (236)
BIGGS (244)
DAVIS (06)
MANTECA (70)
FRESNO (80)
SALINAS-SOUTH (214)
FIVE POINTS (2)
SHAFTER (5)
TEMECULA (62)
IMPERIAL (87)
THIS YEAR LAST YEAR AVG. YEAR % FROM AVG.
1.74 1.44 1.54 13
1.60 1.49 1.53 5
2.05 1.90 1.87 10
1.96 2.01 1.71 15
1.67 1.76 1.61 4
1.65 1.58 1.68 -1
2.05 1.91 1.79 14
1.41 1.30 1.24 14
1.58 1.25 1.45 8
1.85 1.74 1.95 -5
W eekly reference evapotranspiration (ETo) is the rate of water use (evapotranspiration—the sum of soil evaporation and crop transpiration) for healthy pasture grass. Multiplying ETo by the appropriate “crop coefficient” gives estimates of the ET for other crops. For example, assume ETo on June 15 is 0.267 inches and the crop coefficient for corn on that day is 1.1. Multiplying ETo by the coefficient (0.26 inches x 1.1) results in a corn ET of 0.29 inches. This
information is useful in determining the amount and timing of irriga- tion water. Contact Richard Snyder, UC Davis, for information on coefficients, 530-752-4628. The 10 graphs provide weekly ETo rates for selected areas for average year, last year and this year. The ETo information is provided by the California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) of the California Department of Water Resources.
For information contact the DWR district office or DWR state headquarters:
SACRAMENTO HEADQUARTERS: 916-651-9679 • 916-651-7218
NORTHERN REGION: Red Bluff 530-529-7301
NORTH CENTRAL REGION: West Sacramento 916-376-9630
SOUTH CENTRAL REGION:
SOUTHERN REGION:
Fresno 559-230-3334
Glendale 818-500-1645 x247 or x243
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