MSU Extension Irrigation

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  MSU researcher finds new ways to support global crop production

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Ajit Srivastava develops solar technologies for drip irrigation systems and tractors powered by solar energy to help smallholder farmers in Burkina Faso increase crop production.

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  Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 4, 2020

  Published on June 4, 2020
  Warm and dry conditions this past week made way for good progress with field work. Weather will continue to be conducive through early next week.

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  Irrigation season: Start with inspections and repairs

  Published on June 3, 2020
  Running through a checklist of inspections and repairs for each irrigation system greatly improves the chance of being able to start irrigating the day the crop needs it.

• Deadline extended for the water use reporting requirements

  Published on May 4, 2020
  Agricultural water users in Indiana and Michigan have until at least June 1 to report their water use for water source with the capacity to pump 70 gallons per minute.

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  Specialty Crop Irrigation: A video alternative to educational meetings

  Published on April 29, 2020
  With the growing interest in vegetable production, whether a truck farm, an integrated local goods production program or a new alternative crop like hemp, irrigation is a major factor in success.

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  Australian scholar sets groundwork for international irrigation partnership

  Published on April 22, 2020
  MSU, University of Southern Queensland building memorandum of understanding for collaboration

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  Irrigation update for specialty crop producers on March 17

  Published on February 26, 2020
  Specialty Crop Irrigation Meeting in southwest Michigan offers an irrigation update for fruit, vegetable and ornamental crop producers with an emphasis on rules, regulations, legal requirements and scheduling.

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  PhD student researches unconventional water sources for nursery crop irrigation

  Published on December 18, 2019
  Shital Poudyal's work aims to lower the environmental footprint and increase overall sustainability of nursery-grown trees.

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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.