Steve Melvin - Extension Educator

Steve Melvin - Extension Educator

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

pivot with end gun
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.

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Soil-Water-Plant Interaction Basics

center pivot in corn field
As irrigation season approaches, producers may find it beneficial to review the basics on how soil, water and plants all work together to grow crops.

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Optimize Those Last Few Irrigations

Scheduling the last few irrigations of the season deserves extra attention because the goal is not only to focus on keeping the crop wet enough to produce optimal yields, but also on using up stored soil water. Leaving the field a little drier at the end of the season will save irrigation costs, decrease leaching losses, improve soil conditions for harvest traffic, and save water for future years. Growers also don't want to miss out on capturing off-season precipitation.

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

Pivot with end gun
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.

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Study Reviews Farmer Irrigation Scheduling Tendencies in Dry Years

Crop sensor
Study Reviews Farmer Irrigation Scheduling Tendencies in Dry Years.

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