Sprinkler irrigation is practiced on some of the highly 

 permeable soils on the west side, especially in the Gustine- 

 Mendota sirea. It is rapidly growing in popularity. The 

 check irrigation method is used for pasture, alfalfa, and 

 orchard crops. Rice crops, limited mostly to the central 

 area, are flooded during June through early August. 



30 



