Agricultural Irrigation

Agricultural water users can optimize water use efficiency and protect the quality of water resources by applying basic information about irrigation systems, crop water use and management practices.

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Drought-stressed Crops and Yield Potential

Corn leaf rolling is the primary symptom of drought, and yield loss estimates are assumed when drought stress occurs for four consecutive days or more. (Photo courtesy Iowa State University Extension and Outreach)

Drought-stressed Crops and Yield Potential

Friday, June 23, 2023

How to Determine the Chemigation Injection Pump Setting for a Center Pivot with the End Gun Off and On

The key to knowing the correct setting for a chemigation pump is to first determine how many acres per hour the pivot will cover at the desired irrigation application depth or rate.

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Estimated Crop Water Use for June 19-25, 2023

The estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the previous week and the upcoming week is shown in this table. It is based on data gathered and calculations made by Gary Stone, Nebraska Extension educator, and Dr. Xin Qiao, extension irrigation and water management specialist, both based at the UNL Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff.

Friday, June 9, 2023

Study Reviews Farmer Irrigation Scheduling Tendencies in Dry Years

Study Reviews Farmer Irrigation Scheduling Tendencies in Dry Years.

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Early Season Irrigation During Drought

Early Season Irrigation During Drought