Irrigation and Water

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Practical Use of Soil Moisture Sensors for Irrigation Scheduling

Good irrigation water management will increase yields, improve crop quality, conserve water, save energy, decrease fertilizer requirements, and reduce non-point source pollution. Using soil moisture ...
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Scientific Irrigation Scheduling

Scientific irrigation scheduling is a tool growers can use to improve irrigation water management. When used properly, it indicates when to irrigate, how much water to apply, and how to apply wat ...
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Sensor Sprayers for Specialty Crop Production

Sensor-controlled spray systems can help growers use fewer chemicals and less water while maintaining good pest control. Learn about the pros and cons of different types of sensor sprayers. ...
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SPAW Hydrology Training

This three-disk, 5-section, training DVD for the SPAW hydrology model contains five hours of instruction on the model operation, applications, interpretations, and examples. The SPAW (Soil-Plant-Ai ...

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Sweet Cherry Orchard Establishment in the Pacific Northwest: Important Considerations for Success

Regularly producing sustainable yields of high-quality cherries is possible only where site and other conditions are near optimal. This step-by-step guide summarizes factors to consider when establis ...
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The Western Oregon and Washington Pasture Calendar

This publication describes—by climatic zone—perennial pasture plant growth and how management actions can affect growth, both positively and negatively. Optimal management of forages by season is the ...
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Understanding the Relationship Between Water Price, Value, and Cost

Discussions about issues related to water in arid regions like Central Washington tend to be contentious. Tensions can be exacerbated when there is a lack of clarity over what is being discussed. This ...
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Vegetative Filter Strip Use as a Rill-Irrigated Best Management Practice

Water quality is an important aspect of irrigation, but it can be difficult to achieve. On rill-irrigated row crops, vegetative filter strips can be effective as a best management practice for improvi ...
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Vegetative Filter Strips as a Best Management Practice on Rill-Irrigated Row Fields

Vegetative filter strips (VFSs) are areas of land that have been planted with vegetation in order to intercept and slow down runoff water, capture eroded soil, and increase surface water infiltration. ...
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