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David F. Zoldoske
Center for Irrigation Technology
Fresno, CA 93740-8021
Email: david_zoldoske@csufresno.edu
Phone: (559) 278-2066
Fax: (559) 278-6033
Areas of Expertise
Program Leadership
Educational Development
Analytic Studies
Grant and Contract Management
Education
EdD, Educational (Leadership), University of LaVerne, LaVerne, CA. Dissertation: Motivational Factors that Influence High School Juniors' and Seniors' Perceptions of Agriculture as a Career Choice
MS, Agriculture (Economics), California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA
BS, Agricultural Business, California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA
Professional Experience (Note: Current job responsibilities include parts of three positions).
1994- Present
Director (70%), Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT), California State University, Fresno. Requires administrating all aspects of the management of the Center including: planning and budgeting (currently at 21 million dollars); promotion and public relations with community and industry; liaison with advisory board; provide educational opportunities to the public, development of contracts and grants for applied research, hiring and supervision of staff; and training and publications efforts.
2000- Present
Associate Director (20%), California Water Institute, California State University, Fresno. Given the charge by the Provost and funded from Proposition 13 to develop the Water Institute. Activities include developing partnerships with three sister CSU campuses, working with campus president to secure funding from CSU Chancellor’s office, obtain building space, hire and supervise staff, allocate and fund campus research projects, and create an industry advisory board.
2002 - Present
Interim Director (10%), International Center for Water Technology, California State University, Fresno. Working directly with approximately 40 water technology companies in the San Joaquin Valley to secure funding for a proposed 50 million dollar technology center to be located on campus. Responsibilities include establishing an interim industry board, project leadership, providing liaison between the community and the University, and fund raising.
1996
Lecturer, Department of Agriculture, College of the Sequoias, Visalia, CA.1993
Lecturer, Department of Plant Science and Mechanized Agriculture, College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA.1988 - Present
Almond Grower, owner and operator of farming operation. Activities include orchard development, cultural practices, and general business requirements for a successful farming enterprise.1990 - 1993
Assistant Director, Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT), California State University, Fresno. Specific duties include developing educational programs for the irrigation industry, promotion of Center activities, developing grant and contract proposals, supervision of staff and students positions, supporting the director's duties as required, and performing special projects as assigned.1986 - 1990
Hydraulic Lab Manager, Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT), California State University, Fresno. Responsible for the operations of the internationally recognized research laboratory, including program development, liaison with private sector clientele, educational efforts, and supervision of staff and students positions.1983 - 1985
Research Technician, Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT), California State University, Fresno. Worked primarily in laboratory and field research to advance new water use efficient technologies. Assisted faculty and graduate students in conducting applied research.1981 - 1982
Research Assistant, Department of Agricultural Economics, California State University, Fresno. Conducted research funded by US Agency for International Development.1975 – 1980
Various, held numerous jobs in construction, mining, sales, and government service.
HONORS AND RECOGNITION:
Recognized nationally as one of 18 Environmental Stewards and Innovators in the Golf Industry by the Golfweek’s Superintendent NEWS, October 26th, 2001.Honorary Life Membership in the American Society of Irrigation Consultants, May 2001.
National Water and Energy Conservation Award presented to CIT by the Irrigation Association, 1998.
Roy Williams Memorial Award presented to CIT for service to the industry by the American Society of Irrigation Consultants, 1996.
Edwin J. Hunter Industry Achievement Award for service to the industry presented to CIT by Hunter Industries, 1994.
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Central Valley Applied Agriculture and Technology Center planning committee (grades 9-12).Metropolitan Museum Advisory Committee for Exhibition Planning.
Executive Committee to develop a water “choice” plan for the San Joaquin Valley.
San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Education Committee.
California Regional Environmental Education Community Network, Region VII.
CERTIFICATION
Certified Irrigation Designer (CID) by the Irrigation Association (IA) for Commercial Turf and Landscape, registration #001890.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Elected Treasurer (2001) by the membership of the Irrigation Association. Responsible for approval and expenditures of the annual 2.3 million dollar association budget. This includes oversight for performance of executive director and staff.Elected First Vice President (2001) by the membership of the American Society of Agronomy, California Chapter.
Advisory Board Member for the American Vineyard magazine, Lawn & Landscape magazine and Irrigation Journal magazine. Also serve as a frequent columnist for the California Grower magazine.
California FFA State Finals Agri-Science Fair student research project judge (grades 9-12), 1998-2001.
Member, Irrigation Association Long Range Planning council, July 1994 to November 1995. Council is responsible for identifying and recommending long-term goals and objectives to the Board of Directors of Irrigation Association.
USA delegate to ISO / TC23 / SC18 Committee, Tel Aviv, Israel, October 1993. In association with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), represented the USA position in developing international equipment standards.
USA delegate to ISO / TC23 / SC18 Committee, Aix En Provence, France, September 1991. In association with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), represented the USA position in developing international equipment standards.
Chair, Education Coordinating Committee, Irrigation Association (IA), 1988-89. Developed and was co-editor of the book "Landscape Contractors Guide to Effective Irrigation." The book served as the basic study guide for preparation in the IA Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC) program.
Coach, National Agricultural Marketing Association (NAMA) California State University, Fresno, Student Chapter. Team judged 4th out of 22 universities for marketing presentation, Kansas City, MO, 1984.
INTERNATIONAL INVITATIONS:
Project Director for the establishment of the Zimbabwe Irrigation Technology Center, Harare, Zimbabwe. Completed contract for design, training, and facility development, November/December, 1996.Visiting Scholar to the Dzhambul Institute for Irrigation, Land Reclamation and Civil Engineering (DICI), located in Dzhambul, Kazakhstan, USSR. Agreement made to develop joint irrigation demonstration and educational plots in Dzhambul region, May 1991.
Keynote Address to the Fourth International Micro-Irrigation Congress, Albury-Wadonga, Australia. Presentation on The Role of an Independent Test Laboratory in Micro-Irrigation". October 23 - 28, 1988
SELECTED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
Responsible for the national and international IA certification program. The program offers five different certifications. Since 1994, we have administered over 6,216 exams, with approximately 3,217 individuals achieving certification.Editor of two books that served as study guides for the IA’s Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC) and the IA’s Certified Irrigation Designer (CID) program.
Conceived and developed in partnership with the US Bureau of Reclamation a two-acre educational site demonstrating drought tolerant plants and water efficient irrigation methods for the San Joaquin Valley. Site is targeted for K-12 students and community visitors.
Conceived and developed in partnership with the Southern California Edison AgTAC center, a four-acre water and energy technology demonstration site near Tulare, CA. The AgTAC center attracts approximately 15,000 visitors per year, with demographics at one-third attendance by K-12 students, one-third agricultural industry, and one-third other.
Developed a statewide training program in partnership with the Department of Pesticide Regulations for Agricultural Wellhead Protection. Provided training for the Ag Commissioner’s office in 52 counties utilizing Mobile Education Center. Program required development of training program, manual, and pass/fail written examination.
Developed regional educational program in partnership with the California Department of Water Resources to train San Joaquin Valley growers on source control and drainage management.
Developed web based educational and water management site in partnership with the US Bureau of Reclamation. The site is located at Wateright.org and designed for homeowners, commercial and agricultural water users. It is available in five western states, California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.
Created the Central Valley Water Education Center that provides public forums on water issues facing the San Joaquin Valley. A total of five local events have been held to date.
Developed numerous custom training programs for participant countries from Central Asia and Eastern Europe. The program is sponsored by the USDA Cochran Fellowship, and has been ongoing since 1995.
Developed three-week annual international training course on Practical Training for Irrigation Systems: Design, Selection, Operation, and Evaluation. The course was designed for working professionals. The program ran from 1995-2000. It attracted students worldwide.
Chair of the external five year program review committee, FY 96-97, for the Agricultural Engineering and Irrigation Science Department, California State University, Pomona.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE:
Oliphant, J.C. and D.F. Zoldoske, 1989. "Sprinkler Profile And Coverage Evaluation (SPACE)", Software and Documentation, CATI Publication No. 890403, Center for Irrigation Technology, California State University, Fresno, CA, 39 p.BOOKS:
Zoldoske, D.F. and V.P.J. Farley, editors. 1990. "Xeriscape Update: Planning and Practice," CATI Publication No. 900407, Center for Irrigation Technology, California State University, Fresno, CA, 158 pp.Zoldoske, D.F. and M.Y. Miyasaki, editors. 1989. "Landscape Contractor's Guide to Effective Irrigation," CATI Publication No. 890602, Center for Irrigation Technology, California State University, Fresno, CA, 168 pp.
Zoldoske, D.F. and M.Y. Miyasaki, editors. 1987. "Large Turf Irrigation Systems: Design and Management Update," CATI Publication No. 871202, Center for Irrigation Technology,
California State University, Fresno, CA, 240 pp.
Zoldoske, D.F., and M.Y. Miyasaki, editors. 1986. "Micro Irrigation: Methods and Materials Update," CATI Publication No. 861103, Center for Irrigation Technology, California State University, Fresno, CA, 295 pp.
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS:
November 9th, 2001. Presentation on the Role of the California Water Institute. Current Environmental Regulations and their effect on Business, Development and Agriculture. Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce, Fresno, CA.November 4th, 2001. Presentation on the Water, Energy, Environmental Matrix. The California Irrigation and Flow Technologies (CALIFT) Export Program. San Antonio, TX.
October 1st, 2001. Presentation on the Center for Irrigation Update: Technology and Trends. Assistant Superintendent 2001 Bookcamp, Northern California golf Association, Pacific Grove, CA.
March 5th, 2001. Presentation on Product Innovation and Market Applications to the Delegation from the Science and Technology Department of Heilongjiang Provincal Government, PRC. Central Valley Business Incubator, Clovis, CA.
March 3rd, 2001. Presentation on The Value of Networking in Research, Fresno, CA. Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) and the Research Methodology Course and Internship Program.
March 1st, 2001. Presentation on the Role of The Center for Irrigation Technology and the California Water Institute in the Central Valley to the Madera County Water Oversight Committee, Madera, CA.
February 13th, 2001. Presentation on Estimating Energy and Water Requirements for Commercial Sprinkler Irrigation Systems, Northern Chapter of the American Society of Irrigation Consultants, Danville, CA.
December 7th, 2000. Valley Water: A Balancing Act. Public Seminar on Fresno County’s new ground water ordinance, water exporting and water banking. Clovis Veteran’s Memorial Building, Clovis, CA
November 17-19th, 2000. Presentation: Irrigation Scheduling On the Internet Using Wateright, Sixteenth Annual California Farm Conference, Healthy Farms-Healthy Communities, Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA.
October 23rd, 2000. Presentation on Computerized Irrigation Scheduling and Fertilizer Applications Using the Internet, California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA), Pest and Nutrient Conference and Agri-Expo, Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, CA.
July 25-27, 2000. Presentation: Overview of University and Bureau of Reclamation Partnerships, Bridging the Headgate-Celebrating Our Successes; Discovering Our Opportunities, Yarrow Conference Center, Park City, Utah.
February 7th, 2000. Presentation on “Water and Irrigation, Kings Men Service Club, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Fresno, CA.
January 24th and 25th, 2000. Presentation on Evaluation of Partial Rootzone Drying on Winegrapes, California Irrigation Institute 38th annual meeting, Irrigation in the 21st Century: Who are the players? What is the game?, Sacramento, CA.
December 8th, 1999. Presentations on Irrigation Software for Sprinkler System Optimization” and Using the Internet to Develop Irrigation Scheduling Guidelines. Irrigation Industry Association of British Columbia (IIABC) 20th Annual Convention & Trade Show, Kamloops, British Columbia.
November 3rd, 1999. Key note address on Drip Emitter Types, Characteristics, Testing and Performance, National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA), Drip Distribution Forum, Jekyll Island, Georgia.
October 22nd, 1999. Optimizing Sprinkler Design and Irrigating through the Internet. American Society of Irrigation Consultants and the California Landscape Architectural Student Scholarship Fund. Santa Ana, California.
October 20th, 1999. Participant in the Water Meters Issues Forum. Televised by Media One TV. Sponsored by The League of Women Voters and Citizens for Integrity in Government.
October 18th, 1999. Presentation on Water Issues Facing the San Joaquin Valley, Y’s Men International (YMCA Fresno/Clovis Chapter) meeting in Clovis, CA.
July 29, 1999. Presentation on Selecting Drip/Micro Equipment for Your Orchard, Community Alliance with Family Farmers BIOS Program (field day), Sherman Thomas Ranch, Madera, CA.
July 15-17, 1999. Presentation on Selecting the Right Sprinkler and Spacing to Achieve High Irrigation Uniformity, Irrigation and Fertigation Exposition, Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico
PUBLICATIONS:
Zoldoske, D.F. 2001. “The Water/Energy/Environmental Matrix”. California Grower magazine, Vol. 25, No. 11, December 2001, pg 22.
Goorahoo, D., Carstensen, G., Norum, E., Zoldoske, D.F., and Mazzei, A. 2001. “Using Air in Sub-Surface Drip Irrigation (SDI) to Increase Yields in Bell Peppers”, 2001 Proceedings, International Irrigation Show, The Irrigation Association, San Antonio, TX, November 4-6, 2001, pgs, 95-102.
Zoldoske, D.F. 2001. “Water, Energy and Education: Where Professionalism Does Make a Difference”. Full Coverage Irrigation, The Newsletter of the American Society of Irrigation Consultants, Winter/Spring, 2001, pgs 6-8.
Zoldoske, D.F. 2001. “How Will the Changing Drip/Micro Marketplace Affect the Grower?”. California Grower magazine, Vol. 24, No. 5, May 2001, pg 16.
Zoldoske, D.F. 2001. “California at the Crossroads”. California Grower magazine, Vol. 25, No. 4, April 2001, pg 20.
Zoldoske, D.F. 2000. “Subsurface Drip Irrigation: The Future of Irrigation Is Underground”. The Western Chestnut, Published by the Western Chestnut Grower Association, Inc., Vol. 3, No. 1, Winter 2000, pgs. 6-7.
Zoldoske, D.F. 2000. “The Water Institute has its Beginning”. California Grower magazine, Vol. 24, No. 10, November 2000, 18, 20.
Zoldoske, D.F. 2000. “Whiskey is for Drinking and Water is for Fighting!”. California Grower magazine, Vol. 24, No. 8, September 2000, pg 22.
Zoldoske, D.F. 2000. “Low Volume Irrigation: Design and Installation Guide”. Technical editor, produced by the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 2000, 24 pp.
Zoldoske, D.F. 2000. “Water, Technology, and Our Future.” California Grower magazine, Vol. 24, No. 3, March 2000, p. 26.
Gu, S., D.F. Zoldoske, S. Graves, and G.S. Jorgensen. 2000. “Effect of Partial Rootzone Drying on Vineyard Water Use, Vine Water Relation, Yield Components, and Fruit Composition in Field-Grown Mature Sauvignon blanc Grapevines-A Preliminary Evaluation in California.” Proceedings of the 2000 California Plant and Soil Conference, January 19th and 20th, Stockton, CA, p.75-80.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1999. “Irrigation Technology Improvements.” Irrigation Journal, Vol. 23, No. 9, September/October 1999, p. 15-17.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1999. “What is the CIT, and what does it offer the Irrigation Contractor?” Landscape and Irrigation, Vol. 23, No. 9, September 1999, p. 42-47.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1999. “Installing an Irrigation System Requires Up-Front Work.” Grower Advocate, Published by the Napa County Farm Bureau and the Napa Valley Grape Growers Association, Vol. 1, No. 4, July 1999, p. 6-8.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1999. “Buried Drip and Root Intrusion,” Irrigation Journal, Vol.49, No. 3, May/June 1999, p. 14-15.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1999. “Irrigated Viticulture in Australia: Wine Grapes, Soils, RDI and PRD,” American Vineyard, Vol. 8, No. 4, April 1999, p 43-45.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1999. “Selecting a Drip Irrigation System for Vineyards.” Grape Grower, Vol. 31, No. 9, March 1999, p 27, 33-35.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1999. “The Future of Irrigation Is Underground.” American Small Farmer, Vol. 8, No. 3, March 1999, p 16, 18-19.
Zoldoske, D.F., S. Genito and G.S. Jorgensen. 1999. “Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) on Turfgrass: A University Experience.” International Water & Irrigation, January/February 1999, Vol. 19, No. 1, 1999, p 18-19.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1998. “Irrigation Scheduling on the Web.” Proceedings of the Irrigation Association’s 19th Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, November 1-3, p 289-91.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1998. “Irrigation Selection for Vineyards”. American Vineyard magazine, August 1998, 7 ( 8): 26-30.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1998. “CIT Market Analysis on the Drip/Micro Industry.” Prepared as a CIT Confidential Study, January, CIT, Fresno, CA, 36 p.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1997. “How to Select an Irrigation System”. China Connect: Your Voice in China, December, GDS Publishing, Ltd, Beijing, China (published in Chinese), 2 p.
Wilson, T.P and D.F. Zoldoske. 1997. "How to perform a Catch-can Test of Your Sprinkler Irrigation System." Grounds Maintenance, June 1997, 32 (6): 33-36.
Zoldoske, D.F. and E.M. Norum. 1997. "A Case Study in the conversion of an Established Vineyard from Flood to Surface Drip and Subsurface Drip (SDI) Irrigation." CIT Project No. 1026 (3rd Draft), Center for Irrigation Technology, California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA, February, 1997, 90 p.
Solomon, K.H., D.F. Zoldoske and J.C. Oliphant. 1996. "Laser Optical Measurement of Sprinkler Drop Sizes." CATI Publication
No. 961101, Center for Irrigation Technology, California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA, November 1996, 8 p.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1996. "Survey of Linear Irrigation Systems in California." CATI Publication No. 961102, Center for Irrigation Technology, California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA, October 1996, 17 p.
Jorgensen, G.S., B.M. Escalera, D.R. Wineman, R.K. Striegler, D.F. Zoldoske, and C. Krauter. 1996. "Microsprayer Frost Protection in Vineyards." CATI Publication No. 960803, Center for Irrigation Technology, California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA, August 1996, 10 p.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1996. "Teamwork Delivers: High-Efficiency
Sprinkler Irrigation" Irrigation Journal, May / June 1996,
46 (5): 14 - 16.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1996. "Getting to the Root of the Problem." Western Fruit Grower, April 1996, 116 (4): 14, 43.
Norum, E.M. and D.F. Zoldoske. 1995. "Relating Agronomic Considerations to Sprinkler Performance to Improve Water Management Practices." Proceedings, Irrigation Association's International Irrigation Exposition and Technical conference, Phoenix, Arizona, November 12 - 14, 1995, pp 11 - 17.
Norum, E.M., K.H. Solomon and D.F. Zoldoske. 1995. "A proposed Method for Characterizing the Distribution Performance of Micro- Sprinklers." Proceedings, Irrigation Association's International Irrigation Exposition and Technical Conference, Phoenix, Arizona, November 12 - 14, 1995, pp 101 - 108.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1995. "Market Study on Selected Regions of the United States Irrigation Market for Polyethylene (PE) Tubing, Inline Emitters, and Drip Tape Products." Industry Report, 34 p.
Zoldoske, D.F. and E.M. Norum. 1995. "Impact of Water Storage on Irrigation Costs: Merritt Farms, A Case Study." Report for Southern California Edison, 26 p.
Solomon, K.H. and D.F. Zoldoske. 1995. "Back Flow Prevention and Safety Devices for Chemigation." Proceedings, Dahlia Gredinger International Symposium on Fertigation, March 27 - April 1, 1995, Haifa, Israel.
Zoldoske, D.F., G.S. Jorgensen and S. Genito. 1995. "Subsurface Drip Irrigation in Turfgrass: A University Experience." In Lamm FR (ed.) Microirrigation for a Changing World, 5th International Microirrigation Congress, April 2 - 6, 1995, Orlando, Florida. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI, pp 300 - 302.
Norum, E.N., J.C Oliphant, K.H. Solomon and D.F. Zoldoske. 1995. "Manual for Operation and Maintenance of Testing Equipment."
FAO Project ZIM / 91/ 005, February 1995, 66 P.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1994. "Initial Agricultural Experiences with Post Regulation Diesel Fuels." Report prepared for the Diesel Fuel Task Force, February 15, 1994, 11p.
Zoldoske, D.F., K.H. Solomon and E.M. Norum. 1994. "Uniformity Measurements for Turgrass: What's Best?" Proceedings, Irrigation Association's Fifteenth International Irrigation Exposition and Technical Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, November 5 - 8, 1994, pp 88 - 94.
Solomon, K.H. and D.F. Zoldoske. 1994. "Field Determination of Agricultural Pumping Plant Electric Motor Efficiencies." CATI Publication No. 940805, Center for Irrigation Technology, California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA, 250 p.
Solomon, K.H. and D.F. Zoldoske. 1994. "Establishing Irrigation Equipment Testing for Zimbabwe." World Agriculture 1994, Sterling Publications Ltd., London, January 1994, pp 96 - 98.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1993. "The Future of Irrigation." Proceedings, Micro Irrigation Workshop and Trade Show, Cachuma Resource Conservation District, Santa Maria, California, October 21, 1993.
Zoldoske, D.F. and G.S. Jorgensen. 1993. "Chemigation Guidelines." Arab World Agribusiness 1993, 9(2): 20 - 21.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1992. "Nozzling for Efficiency: An Economical Approach." Turf West. January 1992, 2 (1): 20 - 21.
Solomon, K.H., D.F. Zoldoske and J.C. Oliphant. 1991. "Laser Optical Measurement of Sprinkler Drop Sizes." Proceedings, Automated Agriculture for the 21st Century Symposium, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, Chicago, Illinois, December 16 - 17, 1991.
Solomon, K.H., D.F. Zoldoske and J.C. Oliphant. 1991. "Drop Size Measurement and Sprinkler Performance Evaluation." Proceedings, Irrigation Association 1991 International Irrigation Exposition and Technical Conference, San Antonio, Texas, November 10 - 13, 1991.
Solomon, K.H., and D.F. Zoldoske and J.C. Oliphant. 1991. "Sprinkler
Drop Sizes: Keeping Irrigation on Target." Landscape and Irrigation November 1991, 15 (11):55 - 57.
Solomon, K.H., and D.F. Zoldoske. 1991. "Energy conservation: A Good Way to Do Business." Turf West. September 1991, 1(8):26 - 27.
Zoldoske, D.F., and K.H. Solomon and J.C. Oliphant. 1991. "Perspective of an Independent Laboratory." ASAE Paper
No. 91-2169, presented at the 1991 Summer Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, Albuquerque, New Mexico,
June 23 - 26, 1991.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1991. "Water Application: Calculating Irrigation Uniformity with Accuracy." Turf West. May 1991, 1 (4):20 - 21.
Zoldoske, D.F., and K.H. Solomon. 1991. "Selecting Equipment for Micro-Irrigation Systems." Agribusiness Worldwide. January / February 1991, 13 (1):10 - 12.
Solomon, K.H., D.F. Zoldoske and G.S. Jorgensen. 1990. "The Center for Irrigation Technology: Beyond the First Decade." Proceedings of the Third National Irrigation Symposium,
Visions of the Future (American society of Agricultural Engineers and the Irrigation Association), October 28 - November 1 , 1990, Phoenix, AZ, p 416 - 421.
Zoldoske, D.F., J.C. Oliphant and K.H. Solomon. 1990. "Sprinkler Spacing Designs: From Rules of Thumb to Computer Analysis." Proceedings of the Third National Irrigation Symposium, Visions of the Future (American society of Agricultural engineers and The Irrigation Association), October 28 - November 1, 1990, Phoenix, AZ, p 571 - 576.
Zoldoske, D.F. and G.S. Jorgensen, 1990. "Careful Chemigation Could Help Growers." Western Fruit Grower, April 1990, 110 (4):26, 28.
Zoldoske, D.F. and J.C. Oliphant, 1990. “Efficient Irrigation with Spray Heads," CATI Publication No. 900407, Center for Irrigation Technology, California State University, Fresno, CA p 77 - 79.
Solomon, K.H., J.C. Batista, J.W. Hagen, G.S. Jorgensen and D.F. Zoldoske. 1989. "Ambient and Personal Motivational Factors Influencing The Irrigation Scheduling Decisions of California Westside Growers." Center for Irrigation Technology / Center for Agricultural Business, California State University, Fresno, CA, 36 p.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1989. "Efficient Irrigation for Home Owners." Landscaping for the Future: A Guide to Central Valley Gardening, The Fresno Bee Special Publication, May 1989, p 3 - 4.
Zoldoske, D.F. and G.S. Jorgensen. 1989. "Moisture Sensors for Irrigation Management." Grounds Maintenance, April 1989, 24(4):IR-3,IR-18.
Zoldoske, D.F. and G.S. Jorgensen. 1989. "Measuring Soil Moisture." Western Fruit Grower, January 1989, 109(1):56, 58.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1988. "The Role of an Independent Test Laboratory in Micro-Irrigation." Proceedings, Fourth International Micro-Irrigation Congress, October 23 - 28, 1988, Albury-Wadonga, Australia, p C1 - C7.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1988. "Computer Irrigation Scheduling." Western Fruit Grower, April 1988, 108(4):6 - 7.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1988. "CIT Offers Micro-Irrigation Testing Service." Irrigation News, April 1988, 7(2):5.
Zoldoske, D.F. and K.H. Solomon. 1987. "Micro-Irrigation Scheduling and Management." Western Fruit Grower, May 1987, 107(5):13 - 15.
Zoldoske, D.F. and K.H. Solomon. 1987. "Equipping Your Irrigation System." Western Fruit Grower, April 1987, 107(4):18, 20.
Solomon, K.H. and D.F. Zoldoske 1987. "Select Your Water Source." Western Fruit Grower, March 1987, 107(3):41 - 43.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1987. "Sprinkler Pattern Research." Proceedings, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America 58th International Golf course Conference and Show, January 26 – February 2, 1987, Phoenix, AZ, p 21.
Zoldoske, D.F. and K.H. Solomon. 1986. "Coefficient of Uniformity: What It Tells Us." Proceedings, Irrigation Association 1986 International Irrigation Exposition and Technical Conference, December 7 - 10, San Antonio, TX, p 50 - 56.
Zoldoske, D.F, and E.M. Norum. 1986. "Setting Drip Irrigation Standards." Wines and Vines, January, 1986, p 23 - 26.
Norum, E.M. and D.F. Zoldoske. 1985. "Adapting Irrigation Systems to Solar (PV) Based Water Supplies." Proceedings, Third International Drip / Trickle Irrigation Congress (American Society of Agricultural Engineers), November 18 - 21, 1985, Fresno, CA, p 459 - 464.
Petrucci, V.E., E. M. Norum, C.J. Muller, C.D. Clary, D. Pecchenino, D.F. Zoldoske, and R. Holsher. 1985. "Programmed Moisture Stress and Its Effects on Bunch Rot and Physiology of Drip Irrigated Chenin Blanc Grapes." Proceedings, Third International Drip/Trickle Irrigation Congress (American Society of Agricultural Engineers), November 18 - 21, 1985, Fresno, CA, p 255 - 260.
Zoldoske, D.F. and E.M. Norum. 1985. "Drip Irrigation System Components Performance Standards." Proceedings, Third International Drip/Trickle Irrigation Congress (American Society of Agricultural Engineers), November 18 - 21, 1985, Fresno, CA, p 313 - 317.
Zoldoske, D.F. and E.M. Norum. 1985. "Field Studies in Solar Pumping." Proceedings, Third International Drip/Trickle Irrigation Congress (Irrigation Association), November 17 - 20, 1985, Fresno, CA, p 206 - 211.
Norum, E.M. and D.F. Zoldoske. 1985. "Design and Operation of Solar Powered (PV) Drip Irrigation Systems." Proceedings, Arid Lands: Today and Tomorrow Conference, October 20 - 25, 1985, Tucson, AZ, p 183 - 187.
Zoldoske, D.F. 1984. "Analysis of High and Low Pressure Sprinkler Systems," Masters thesis topic. California State University, Fresno, CA, 68 p.
Krauter, C.F. and D.F. Zoldoske. 1982. "Energy Conservation Through the Use of Low Pressure Sprinklers in California." Proceedings, Joint Seminar on Modern Agricultural Science, Taichung, Taiwan, p 211 - 219.
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