Learn about crop evapotranspiration for irrigation scheduling and the implementation tools currently available for farmers and consultants.
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Drip irrigation is the slow delivery of water through plastic tubes directly to the roots of plants. It can save water, money, and time. Dri...
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Irrigation and fertilization are two of the most important components of growing vegetable crops. When these are combined, the result is kno...
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The following is an overview of the outputs from the Increasing Adoption of Climate- & Water-Smart Irrigation Practices Among Tennessee ...
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Soil water tension sensors are an effective tool in irrigation management, enabling producers to monitor soil water during the growing s...
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During growing seasons, irrigation can help farmers offset the impact of dry spells on crops. While farmers make large investments to employ...
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Specific steps must be followed when installing soil sensors to ensure accurate data collection and good irrigation decisions. Best practice...
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Field evaluation of water application uniformity is essential for farming operations using center pivot and linear irrigation systems.
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As more center pivot irrigation systems are used in the southeast, farmers and consultants must be able to identify their most commo...
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Adequate, timely irrigation is one of the first requirements of a sustainable integrated pest management (IPM) system as it is criti...
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This third in a three-part series on auditing overhead irrigation examines why the leaching factor in container production should be...
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Many nursery growers assume that their irrigation system applies water uniformly over plants; however, many systems are inefficientl...
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