Search Results for: variable rate irrigation

A sensor-based decision support system for variable rate irrigation systems

November 19, 2023

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Variable rate irrigation systems can improve water management because water can be applied in the right amount at the right location.

Sustainability Irrigation

K-State research is testing ET-based irrigation decisions

May 11, 2026

At Kansas State University (K-State), researchers are testing different technologies to help producers make irrigation decisions as water availability becomes less predictable.

Irrigation Sustainability

Irrigation systems must be more than water delivery

April 22, 2026

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Mazzei VP Jim Lauria argues that modern irrigation systems must deliver not just water but nutrients, chemicals and oxygen with the same uniformity — broadening...

Technology Irrigation

Can AI help growers make smarter irrigation decisions?

March 12, 2026

Rapid technological advancements are generating mountains of data for growers to use across all aspects of crop planning, including irrigation.

Irrigation Technology

Irrigation technology development and adoption challenges

August 7, 2025

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Advanced irrigation technology offers precision water management, but high costs and complexity limit adoption despite clear environmental benefits.

Economy Crops

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Pumping Systems for Agriculture Irrigation

July 2, 2024

Growers have been persevering for generations, and Franklin Electric is right there beside them. Its wide array of pumps, motors and controls are made to...