A farm’s return on investment is directly affected by the way water is applied to its crops. The wrong end-gun settings can result in overwatering or underwatering large portions of field acres. Clogged or partially clogged nozzles lead to obvious water shortages that can be visually observed or measured using yield monitors. Systems not properly checked and maintained can lead to significant losses in potential income.
This irrigation reference guide Extension-recommended irrigation scheduling rates for corn, cotton, peanuts, and soybeans. The guide also recognizes specific center pivot application issues and how to correct them.
Status and Revision History
Published on Jan 31, 2020
Published with Minor Revisions on Mar 15, 2021
Faculty
David Hall
County Program Assistant/Water Educator,
Southeast District
Wesley Porter
Associate Professor,
Crop & Soil Sciences