LINCOLN, Neb. A multi-year analysis of Nebraska corn production by researchers in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources sheds new light on crop yield improvement and demonstrates the value of…
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SAVING WATER, MONEY: Steve Melvin, Nebraska Extension irrigated cropping systems educator, says the goal of irrigation is to give the crop exactly the amount of water it needs when it needs it, without overwatering. This can be a challenge, and it takes planning ahead. Plan ahead to get irrigation decisions right, without wasting water or money.
There are no free refills for farmers relating to crop inputs, except for precipitation that replenishes the soil water. The problem is, just as with the alleged “free refills” of soft drinks and coffees at restaurants, we do not know when we will get them. Thus, irrigation scheduling almost becomes a daily decision.
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