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Vories, Earl |
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Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Other Publication Acceptance Date: 1/16/2006 Publication Date: 1/20/2006 Citation: Vories, E.D. 2006. Irrigation scheduling. In: Meeting Abstract at the Bootheel Irrigation Conference, January 20, 2006, Portageville, Missouri. Interpretive Summary: Technical Abstract: Irrigation scheduling is essential for maximum crop production. The humid climate in the midsouthern U.S. complicates irrigation scheduling, with annual rainfall generally sufficient for crop production, but periods of drought during the growing season that make irrigation essential for optimum yields. Excessive rainfall, variable soils, and insufficient surface drainage all impact irrigation scheduling in these regions. However, a number of methods are available to help producers decide when to irrigate. Several irrigation scheduling methods are presented, including the feel method, instrumentation, UGA EASY Pan, the Arkansas Irrigation Scheduler, and the Woodruff Irrigation chart method. One of these methods should allow anyone to find a method to aid in managing irrigation that fits their abilities and needs. Properly scheduling irrigation can save energy and therefore money by reducing unnecessary pumping. In addition to saving money, reducing unnecessary pumping can help to alleviate water shortages being experienced in many agricultural areas. |
