Resources

  • Improving Irrigation Efficiency and Water Sustainability

    Published on June 19, 2025
    This report highlights 2024 projects conducted by MSU Extension and the MSU Biosystem and Agricultural Engineering department on improving irrigation efficiency through uniformity evaluations and scheduling research.

  • Irrigation Scheduling Tools

    Published on June 2, 2025
    Irrigation scheduling provides information on the timing and amount of water to apply to meet crop needs.

  • 2025 Irrigation System Retrofit Decision-Support Tool

    Published on May 29, 2025
    This spreadsheet calculates the expected rate of return and payback period for retrofitting an irrigation system sprinkler package.

  • Recordkeeping System for Crop Production

    Published on May 12, 2025
    A system for keeping records for pesticide application, nutrient application, manure application, animal burial and composting, irrigation and employee training.

  • Utilizing Soil Moisture Sensors for Efficient Irrigation Management

    Published on April 22, 2025
    Effective irrigation management is essential for sustainable agriculture and improving yields, water efficiency, and returns on investment.

  • Irrigation Storm Damage Checklist

    Published on April 3, 2025
    In the event of storm damage, the checklist can help you work through the claims process and timely replacement of your irrigation system.

  • Irrigation Well Record (E3500)

    Published on November 25, 2024
    These forms are designed to assist in maintaining a comprehensive record of the condition of an irrigation well, including service and maintenance activities.

  • Extension Agriculture & Agribusiness in Michigan

    Published on October 7, 2024
    Michigan State University Extension educators work with farms of all sizes to positively impact individual farming operations. When individual operations do well, their success helps to fuel state and local economies.

  • Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety Newsletter

    Published on July 31, 2024
    News articles, fact sheets, videos and podcasts produced by Produce Safety Technicians and MSU Extension Educators to support growers and stakeholders succeed in their on-farm produce safety efforts.

  • Herramientas de programación de riego

    Published on July 31, 2024
    La programación de riego proporciona información acerca del momento y la cantidad de agua necesaria para satisfacer las necesidades del cultivo.