OSU Extension Catalog

Strategies for Efficient Irrigation Water Use

Provides suggestions for ways to conserve irrigation water. Explains how to use the AgriMet crop water use charts. Provides general guidelines for irrigation methods, timing, and soil management.

By Clinton Shock

OSU Extension Catalog

Teff Grass for Forage: Nitrogen and irrigation requirements

Teff is an ancient grain, made popular recently as more growers turn to teff for its high yields of high-quality hay. New research outlined here shows that teff requires less nitrogen fertilizer and irrigation water than comparable forage crops. Learn how much to apply and when to apply it.

By Brian Charlton, Richard Roseberg

OSU Extension Catalog

Drip Irrigation: An Introduction

Discusses the advantages of drip irrigation and how it can help growers use water efficiently. Covers basic concepts related to components and design as well as management considerations such as placement of the tape, timing and rates, maintenance, and adjustments to fertilizer rates.

By Clinton Shock