What are the benefits of using propane-fueled irrigation engines over other engine types? By Amanda Huber Editor, The Peanut Grower When drying soybeans and corn, propane fuel is a popular, …
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PRODUCTION – Dangers Of Irrigating With Low-Quality Water
Intensive watering practices are a major concern for producers in areas where irrigation water contains elevated levels of salt. By Dr. Josh Lofton Growers throughout the Mid-South have grown accustomed …
Read More »WATER MANAGEMENT – ‘Rust Watch’ Improves Disease Management
Because soybean rust is difficult to see, everyone involved with rust is doing a better job of scouting for soybean diseases. By Carroll Smith After the mild winter that the …
Read More »WATER MANAGEMENT – Flow Meters Increase Irrigation Efficiency
This tool also helps evaluate management practices, determine pump efficiency and detect well pump and irrigation system problems. By Chris Henry Water Management Engineer University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture …
Read More »Why Irrigate?
Whether surface or sprinkler irrigation methods are used on soybeans, the moisture availability that they provide creates the potential for increased yields over dryland production. Availability of moisture always ranks …
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