Low temperatures under 32 °F (0 °C) and freezing conditions present a great threat to crop growth and could result in partial or total losses if not handled appropriately. Sprinkler irrigation can...
Read moreOver-application of fertiliser nutrients can cause growth and quality problems in vegetable crops. Irrigation water can supply a significant proportion of the nutrients required by a crop, particularly nitrogen, and...
Read moreNewer irrigation systems like drip and subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) have been used by cutting-edge alfalfa growers for quite some time. Early adopters recognized what these systems could offer; now...
Read moreSubsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) is the most advanced irrigation method. It supplies water and fertilizers directly to the plant’s root zone, accurately and in keeping with the plant needs. Subsurface...
Read moreBest Management Practices (BMPs) are the best recommended agronomic practices for growing a specified crop. These practices are based on research and experience and apply to potatoes under the specified...
Read more“When I hear the word sustainability, I think about figuring out a way to survive to be able to get to the next year,” shares fifth generation farmer Jerry Arnold....
Read moreWANATAH, Ind. — If you’re interested in using chemigation on your farm, it’s important to do your homework first and then follow label guidelines carefully. “Chemigation is the process of...
Read morePumping water for irrigation is perhaps the biggest consumer of energy on a farm. This has become a major concern for farmers affected by rapid increases in energy prices. With...
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