News
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Risk of irrigation water on the road
Published on August 25, 2023
The risk associated with irrigation water on the road depends on the pressure and volume of water hitting the road and amount of traffic encountering it. -
The Importance of checking irrigation system uniformity
Published on August 18, 2023
Evaluating and retrofitting your irrigation system can help to improve irrigation water use efficiency. -
Adequate water supply is the heart of an irrigation system
Published on August 16, 2023
Irrigation investments start with securing an adequate water supply that meets the state legal requirements for large-scale water use and minimal potential for conflict with neighbors or adverse resource impacts. -
Consider water source when irrigating vegetables during dry conditions
Published on June 20, 2023
Phytophthora capsici can be introduced to crops when irrigating with surface water. -
Drought resources for Michigan farmers
Published on June 15, 2023
A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term. -
June crop water needs
Published on June 15, 2023
If soils are depleted of moisture beneath the developing plants, irrigators need to supply enough water to help establishing roots grow down into natural soil moisture. -
Irrigation trends in Michigan
Published on June 6, 2023
A look at trends in the number of irrigated acres and overall irrigation water use. -
Protecting blueberry blooms from extreme heat injury using overhead irrigation
Published on June 1, 2023
Michigan’s blueberry industry has been increasingly affected by climate change with spring heatwaves and long, dry periods causing potential yield losses. -
Considerations for irrigating wheat
Published on May 22, 2023
Irrigating winter wheat or rye is a tool to help double crop growers. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 20, 2023
Published on April 20, 2023
Continued warm and dry conditions this past week allowed for a high level of productivity, but colder weather for the remainder of April may cause some farmers to rethink plans for early planting this year.