Demonstrations of Technology-based Irrigation Practices
Auburn University faculty and extension agents are currently conducting several demonstrations and trainings of innovative irrigation practices. Demonstrations and evaluations are focused on comparing surface or subsurface irrigation methods, irrigation scheduling methods, uniform rate versus variable rate irrigation, the impact of irrigation on nutrient uptake, and the use of water ponds for irrigation.
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Funded NRCS-CIG Irrigation Projects in Alabama
The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), through the Conservation and Innovation grants (CIG) program, is currently funding two projects related to irrigation in the Southeast. With funding totaling more than $1 million, Extension and Research faculty from Auburn University and the Alabama Cooperative Extension system will conduct demonstrations for three years of the innovative irrigation practices.
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Federal Funds Available to New Irrigation Systems in Alabama
Through a federal appropriation secured by Congressman Robert Aderholt, $8 million is available to eligible farmers in certain watersheds to install new irrigation systems on land that is not currently irrigated. Click to learn more.
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The Importance of Center Pivot Irrigation Efficiency and How to Test It
The start of irrigation on row crops production does not always have a fixed date or is thoroughly planned. Sometimes farmers are rushing to start irrigation without appropriately checking the irrigation system or not leaving enough time for maintenance. How can the lack of these practices affect the crop growth and the operation efficiency of the system, and how can an irrigation uniformity test help improve the efficiency of irrigation on farms?
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Increasing Irrigation Efficiency with Soil Sensors and Variable Rate Irrigation
Irrigation decisions should integrate aspects of crop water requirements at a particular growth stage, irrigation capacity, irrigation system (type and size), soil type(s), field terrain changes, and even current and forecasted weather conditions. Then, the need for these data suggest that these decisions could be strengthened with the use of data and technology. Learn how irrigation efficiency can be increased with the use of soil sensors and variable rate irrigation.
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Events
Farmers' Field Day
Date: June 29, 2018
Place: Bridgeforth Farms - Tanner, AL
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