Steven Melvin
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PO Box 27 1784 Fairgrounds Rd
Central City
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68826-0027
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308-946-3843
Workshops Focus on Irrigation Scheduling to Save Money, Water Even in Wet Years
June 14, 2019
Installing soil water monitors and making irrigation scheduling decisions based on sensor data will be the focus of two luncheon workshops this month in central Nebraska.
Interseeding Cover Crops into Corn or Soybean
May 23, 2019
In some years it may be difficult to well establish a cover crop after corn harvest. This article surveys current research on interseeding into an established crop, further considerations, and how to test this practice on your farm.
Management Recommendations for Irrigation Equipment Affected by Flooding
March 25, 2019
As waters drain and soils dry out, part of the recovery process will include checking irrigation systems for damage and performing maintenance/repair before those systems can be used. Here's what to check in your power unit, irrigation well, and center pivot.
Central Nebraska Cover Crops Conference
February 18, 2019
From seeding to innovative methods to incorporate cover crops to grazing options, the Central Nebraska Cover Crops Conference offers the latest information to help Nebraska growers profitably incorporate cover crops into their operation.
Field Days to Feature Irrigation Scheduling Equipment Demos
August 16, 2018
Two field days Aug. 27-28 will feature in-field demonstrations of soil water measuring tools designed to provide growers key data for irrigation management. Five of the systems were installed earlier this summer and users can view and compare data and displays online.
How to Schedule the Last Few Irrigations of the Season
August 10, 2018
Final irrigations of the season are some of the most important water management decisions of the year. This guide walks through how to use weather and field information to schedule final irrigations and avoid costly, needless ones.
In-Canopy vs. Above-Canopy Sprinklers: Consider Pros and Cons
April 5, 2018
Center pivot sprinkler packages placed in the canopy have some potential to increase the application efficiency of center pivot and lateral move irrigation systems; however, the challenges of achieving acceptable water application uniformities and preventing local runoff are greatly increased. This is the third of a three-part series helping growers consider in-canopy vs. above-canopy sprinkler packages.
In-Canopy vs. Above-Canopy Sprinklers: Which is Better Suited to Your Field? (Part 2)
March 26, 2018
Center-pivot irrigation sprinkler package designs need to account for the specific pivot, the available water supply, and various attributes of the field where the pivot will be installed. Learn what to consider in this second article of a three-part series assessing in-canopy and above-canopy sprinklers and which is best for a given operation.