With global water demand projected to rise substantially in coming decades, improving water productivity in agriculture is ...

If you were to ask me six years ago, “What is the best way to schedule irrigation?” I would have confidently answered “soil moisture sensing.” While I continue to hold the opinion that soil moisture ...

Agricultural irrigation is an energy intensive operation. Pressurized irrigation systems, especially center pivot sprinkler installations, use a high flow rate pump and require a large electric motor ...

With declining Ogallala Aquifer levels and rising input costs, efficient irrigation is more critical than ever for Kansas farmers. Since 1989, irrigated acres in western Kansas have dropped by nearly ...

In April 2025, the first version of the mobile irrigation management app was launched. At the time of release, Qiao and his team were working on an irrigation scheduling tool, specifically designed ...