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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...