MSU Extension Irrigation

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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.

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  Tar spot and irrigated corn: What we saw in 2018 and will it happen again?

  Published on May 10, 2019
  Based on the rapid spread last season, we anticipate there will be plenty of spores to go around in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana in 2019.

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  Adequate water supply is the heart of an irrigation system

  Published on March 4, 2019
  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.

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  Meeting the Michigan or Indiana water use reporting requirements

  Published on March 4, 2019
  Agricultural water users in Michigan and Indiana with the capacity to pump 70 gallons per minute or more need to report their water use by April 1.

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  Irrigate cover crops for better emergence

  Published on September 4, 2018
  If you have irrigation, don't forget to water-up your cover crops if fall rains fall short.

• Irrigation and drainage considerations in 2018

  Published on April 27, 2018
  A breakfast meeting on May 1 in St. Joseph County will focus on tile drainage and why, when and how irrigation may provide value in your operation. The meeting will also be available online.

• Planting and irrigation in the same week?

  Published on May 4, 2017
  Most irrigated producers will gain from an early-season irrigation application somewhere in the operation most years. The limiting factor is often whether the irrigation system is ready to go.