SE Producers Aware Of
Irrigation's Impact
Do you think drip irrigation will ever be as popular in the Southeast as it is in other regions, such as Texas?
Overhead sprinkler irrigation (primarily center pivot) is the overwhelming choice for most producers in the Southeast. But, increases in irrigated acres will likely occur in field areas that aren't well suited to center pivots (irregular field shapes). In these cases, drip irrigation may be given a strong look by producers. But overall, it is doubtful that drip irrigation will be as widespread as center pivot systems. Our knowledge base on using drip irrigation in Southeast row crops like cotton is also less developed – but we're working on that.
What does the future bode for cotton producers as they evaluate water availability in their irrigation systems?
I once heard a colleague make the comment in a presentation that there are three limiting factors in Georgia crop production – water, water and water. Water availability for agriculture will continue to be of utmost importance to the economic vitality of rural economies in the Southeast. I'm excited to be a part of efforts to help cotton producers understand how to better manage their irrigation systems by using new technologies for measuring soil water status, applying water more efficiently and scheduling more effectively.
source : cottonfarming
Irrigation's Impact
Do you think drip irrigation will ever be as popular in the Southeast as it is in other regions, such as Texas?
Overhead sprinkler irrigation (primarily center pivot) is the overwhelming choice for most producers in the Southeast. But, increases in irrigated acres will likely occur in field areas that aren't well suited to center pivots (irregular field shapes). In these cases, drip irrigation may be given a strong look by producers. But overall, it is doubtful that drip irrigation will be as widespread as center pivot systems. Our knowledge base on using drip irrigation in Southeast row crops like cotton is also less developed – but we're working on that.
What does the future bode for cotton producers as they evaluate water availability in their irrigation systems?
I once heard a colleague make the comment in a presentation that there are three limiting factors in Georgia crop production – water, water and water. Water availability for agriculture will continue to be of utmost importance to the economic vitality of rural economies in the Southeast. I'm excited to be a part of efforts to help cotton producers understand how to better manage their irrigation systems by using new technologies for measuring soil water status, applying water more efficiently and scheduling more effectively.
source : cottonfarming
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