Center Pivots

Center pivot

Application Uniformity of In-Canopy Sprinklers, G1712
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Use of in-canopy sprinklers can reduce application uniformity and increase runoff. Learn how to evaluate the efficiency of in-canopy sprinklers.


Converting Center Pivot Sprinkler Packages: System Considerations, G1124
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Describes system-oriented factors that should be considered when changing sprinkler packages on a center pivot irrigation system.

Water Loss from Above-Canopy and In-Canopy Sprinklers, G1328
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In-canopy and above-canopy sprinklers are compared to determine which irrigation method minimizes water loss and reduces installation and operation costs.

Flow Control Devices for Center Pivot Irrigation Systems, G888
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Factors contributing to the need for spinkler flow rate regulators and how various regulators work.

Minimum Center Pivot Design Capacities in Nebraska, G1851
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Factors to consider in choosing an appropriate center pivot design are covered here.

Application of Liquid Animal Manures Using Center Pivot Irrigation Systems, EC778 (PDF - 1.60 MB; 13 pages)
Animal manure management practices are being scrutinized to ensure that the potential for environmental pollution is minimized. Manure from large and small production facilities must be distributed in a manner that limits the potential for surface runoff, deep percolation and drift to off-target areas.

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