Irrigation

Yonts Water Conference an Update on Water, Grants and More

April 20, 2023

Industry experts shared snowpack/snowmelt runoff estimates for the upper North Platte River basin, updates on UNL irrigation management research and progress on replacing the Goshen/Gering-Ft Laramie tunnels that collapsed in 2019.

Irrigation sprinkler — The 2023 CPIA Conference will help producers maximize investments in their irrigation systems with presentations on pivot performance, sensors, drones, cover crop and residue management, chemigation and more.

Central Plains Irrigation Association to Host 2023 Conference in Kearney

February 2, 2023

The 2023 CPIA Conference will help producers maximize investments in their irrigation systems with presentations on pivot performance, sensors, drones, cover crop and residue management, and chemigation.

2023 Ag Day on Jan. 31 to Focus on Farm Succession Planning

January 23, 2023

Free to attend, this year's Ag Day in Aurora will provide updates on pests and diseases for corn and soybean growers, irrigation management guidance and industry news, as well as an afternoon session dedicated to farm and ranch transition and succession discussions.

Impact of Irrigation Technologies on Water Use: Clarifying Water Withdrawals and Consumptive Use

January 18, 2023

A new Nebraska Extension NebGuide clarifies the concept of consumptive use of water with regard to irrigated crop production and provides guidelines for determining the efficiency of new irrigation technology.

How To Adjust Rental Payments When Tenants Own the Center Pivot

October 25, 2022

Center for Agricultural Profitability experts share recommendations on how to create a cropland lease agreement when ownership of the pump and pivot are divided between the landowner and the tenant.

TAPS Irrigation Season Comes to End Amid Drought

October 6, 2022

Irrigation decisions in the Testing Ag Performance Solutions farm management competitions ranged widely this year, even amid a drought throughout the region.