Irrigation Systems

Fact Sheets

Irrigation Canal Lining?

Irrigation canals placed in native soil or lined with earth can have seepage water losses varying from 20 percent to more than 50 percent. Well designed, new compacted earth lined canals can have reduced seepage losses similar to concrete lined channels. ...

Maintenance of Wheelmove Irrigation Systems

A wheelmove irrigation system, also known as wheel line, side roll, or lateral roll system, constitutes a major investment on the part of a farming operation. Regular maintenance of wheelmove equipment will reduce repair costs, help the system last longer...

Mobile Drip Irrigation for Pivots and Laterals

Mobile Drip Irrigation (MDI) or Precision Mobile Drip Irrigation (PMDI) technologies for pivot and lateral/linear sprinklers have been on the market for over 15 years, and has been researched for over 40 years (Rawlins, 1974). Renewed interest has surface...

Precision Irrigation Guide for Center Pivots

Precision irrigation is a process involving technology and specialized equipment to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of agriculture irrigation management. This management process is beneficial in allocating water based on spatial variability throu...

Variable Frequency Drives for Irrigation Pumps

In the correct applications, VFDs can be a great way to save energy and protect and extend the life of irrigation pumps and motors. VFD economics will be highly dependent on the conditions on each field or set of fields. Considering the complete costs of ...