News
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Camera or drone video can help identify center pivot sprinkler repairs
Published on September 13, 2019
Before you put the pivot away for the season, use a camera or drone video of pivot water patterns and pipe leaks to greatly help winter irrigation repairs.
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Late-planted crops may need irrigation into October
Published on September 12, 2019
Avoiding late-planted crop drought stress may mean irrigating until October of 2019.
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Corn and soybeans will be competing for irrigation this year
Published on August 8, 2019
Late-planted corn will have maximum water needed well into August, matching the typical time for irrigating soybeans for many irrigators.
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Join the irrigated corn and soybean research field day in southwest Michigan
Published on July 15, 2019
Research efforts in irrigated corn and soybean production and pest management will be discussed at a field day in St. Joseph County on August 16, 2019.
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Irrigation provides option for nitrogen application following late wet spring
Published on July 2, 2019
Irrigators have options for managing nitrogen application in wet conditions and late-planted crops.
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Wet year irrigation decisions
Published on July 2, 2019
At some point, precipitation falls short of crop needs and the crop starts to deplete the soil moisture reserve, signaling the start of irrigation season.
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Industrial hemp webinar to focus on field production and irrigation topics
Published on June 13, 2019
A webinar focusing on a broad overview of industrial hemp and irrigation issues will take place June 24, 2019.
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Using soil moisture meters to complement irrigation scheduling
Published on May 13, 2019
Soil moisture monitoring can be used as an irrigation management tool.
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Top production tips for irrigated corn production
Published on May 13, 2019
Follow these tips for trimming corn production costs while keeping yield potential high.
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Reducing irrigation costs
Published on May 13, 2019
Tips for reducing irrigation costs while keeping yields and returns up.
