Irrigation
UD experts map soil moisture in high def
NEWARK, Del. — Soil moisture is easy to see when your favorite Little Leaguer slides into second base the day after a big summer storm. The mud splattered on that little hustler’s uniform tells the story.Trying to gauge soil moisture across large...
Recent drought impact study reveals new issues
SANTA FE, N.M. — Extreme drought’s impact on plants will become more dominant under future climate change, as noted in a paper in the journal Nature Climate Change. Analysis shows that not only will droughts become more frequent under future...
Droplets on leaves can trigger stress responses
LUND, Sweden — In contrast to humans, plants cannot feel pain. However, so-called mechanical stimulation — rain, wind and physical impact from humans and animals — contributes to the activation of a plant’s defense system at a biochemical level. This...
Emerging technologies can improve water efficiency
(Editor’s note: Laura Temple is a contributing editor for the U.S. Soybean Export Council.)CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — Crops are thirsty. They use water to take in nutrients and facilitate processes to grow, flower and yield. And they are finicky. Each crop...
UD researcher finds drought fighter in soil
GEORGETOWN, Del. — Some discoveries happen by accident. Consider how Sept. 28, 1928, unfolded: Alexander Fleming, back in the lab after a vacation with the family, was sorting through dirty Petri dishes that hadn’t been cleaned before he went...
Irrigation Association welcomes new clean water rule
FAIRFAX, Va. — The Irrigation Association welcomes the new definition of “waters of the United States,” which was released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, on Dec. 11. Once the new...
Getting the most out of your scheduling investment (Choice Voice)
(Editor’s note: James Adkins is an irrigation engineer with the University of Delaware’s Carvel REC.) If you were to ask me 6 years ago, “What is the best way to schedule irrigation?,” I would have confidently answered “soil moisture...
New company pitching bubbly, nutrient-rich water
ROCKVILLE, Md. (Jan. 16, 2018) — A Maryland company wants to help growers infuse oxygen and nutrients into their plants through an innovative delivery method: tiny bubbles. The concept from NABAS Group Inc. garnered the judges’ attention at the Mid-Atlantic...
Selecting sprinkler packages about more than price (Choice Voice)
(Editor’s note: James Adkins is an irrigation engineer with the University of Delaware, Carvel REC.) (Jan. 16, 2018) Purchasing the ideal sprinkler for your crop and soil type and irrigation capacities is a critical component of an efficient center pivot...
Tile drainage soaking in more interest from farmers
HARRINGTON, Del. (Jan. 16, 2018) — While irrigation is the preferred tool for crop production in dry spells, drainage deals with the other side of the water coin, taking excess water away when it can hurt crop growth. With more at stake in the field each year...
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