Watermark sensors at depths of 6 inches, 12 inches, 24 inches and 36 inches. RISER program at Mississippi State has developed approach for best management practices in irrigation.
Drew Gholson, Mississippi State University | Apr 05, 2021
Irrigation water management tools can increase yields, conserve water and energy, and reduce runoff. The Row-Crop Irrigation Science and Extension Research (RISER) program at Mississippi State University was developed as a science-based approach to evaluate irrigation best management practices and is designed to assist producers in reducing water use while maintaining yield and profitability.
Through this program, irrigation water management tools have been identified and shown to save water and time and increase profitability. One of the easiest ways to improve irrigation efficiency is by utilizing soil moisture sensors for irrigation scheduling. Soil moisture sensors can help take the guesswork out of irrigation scheduling for timely ir