MSU Extension Irrigation

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  Irrigation

  Irrigation plays a big part in agriculture. Learn all the ins and outs of agricultural irrigation, and find resources to meet your needs.

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• Flushing phosphorus down the drain: tile lines and disoloved phosphorus

  Published on November 12, 2020
  MSU Extension educators Monica Jean and Sarah Fronczak sits down with Merrin McCrae, Researcher at the Univeristy of Waterloo, to discuss phosphorus transport and how that interacts with tile lines, cover crops and more!

• Irrigation and Plant Diseases

  Published on August 6, 2020

  The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly discussion for Aug. 6, 2020, focuses irrigation and plant diseases, presented by Lyndon Kelley, MSU Extension irrigation educator, and Martin Chilvers, plant pathology specialist. Following their presentation, MSU specialists give updates and answer questions on insect pests and diseases and current conditions.

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  Lyndon Kelley

  Environmental quality
  kelleyl@msu.edu
  

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  Efficient Irrigation Management With Center Pivot Systems

  Published on May 16, 2020
  Efficient irrigation management provides benefits such as saving fresh water and energy, reducing nutrient leaching, increasing crop yield and grain quality, and maximizing return on investments.

• Strategic Planning for Irrigation Development in Myanmar

  Published on March 20, 2018
  Mark W. Rosegrant, NayPyiTaw, Myanmar, March 20, 2018

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  Irrigation Management

  Published on July 26, 2018
  The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly topic for July 26, 2018, focused irrigation management, presented by Lyndon Kelley, MSU Extension Irrigation Educator.

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  Irrigation Scheduling After a Wet Spring

  Published on June 27, 2019
  The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly topic for June 27, 2019, focused on irrigation scheduling after a wet spring presented by Steve Miller, MSU Irrigation Specialist.

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  Irrigation and Plant Diseases

  Published on August 6, 2020
  The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly discussion for Aug. 6, 2020, focuses irrigation and plant diseases, presented by Lyndon Kelley, MSU Extension irrigation educator, and Martin Chilvers, plant pathology specialist.

• 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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  2020 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast starting April 16

  Published on April 2, 2020
  The free Virtual Breakfast series helps growers and agribusinesses make informed decisions during the growing season.

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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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  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.

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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.

• 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.

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  Plan to attend the Michiana Irrigated Corn and Soybean Production Program

  Published on February 5, 2020
  Educational program to address issues related to irrigated corn and soybean production will be held Feb. 24, 2020, in Shipshewana, Indiana.

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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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  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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  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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  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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  July/August corn water needs

  Published on July 30, 2020
  The water needs of corn peak in July and taper off in August as we near dent stage.