Irrigation

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Deficit irrigation of a diverse irrigated rotation: Jake Madison (Farmer-to-Farmer Case Study Series)

In this series, explore innovative approaches regional farmers are using that may increase their resilience in the face of a changing climate.

Aug 2018 | OSU Extension Catalog

Managing Irrigation Water Quality for Crop Production in the Pacific Northwest

Focuses on analyses used for typical agricultural irrigation water sources. Discusses sampling procedures, analyses to perform, and hazards from salts, individual nutrients, pH, sodium, carbonates, and lime. Includes numerous examples and reference tables.

Dan Sullivan | Aug 2007 | OSU Extension Catalog

Using Irrigation Water Legally

This publication is part of the Living on the Land series. It provides concise information on how to legally use water that flows through, under, or by your property. Use the button below to download this publication as a PDF. Listen to the Living on the Land podcast series on iTunesU. Or use the supplemental links below to listen to the audio files for this topic.

Brian Tuck | Jun 2017 | OSU Extension Catalog

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Estimating soil moisture by feel and appearance

This publication provides direction on estimating soil moisture by the "feel and appearance" method; taking a some soil and rolling it up in a ball then squeezing it between your thumb and forefinger to form a ribbon and noting how it appears and feels. Compare what you see with photographs and/or charts to estimate percent water available and the inches depleted below field capacity.

Oct 2019 | Online Resource

Low energy precision application (LEPA) and low elevation spray application (LESA) trials in the Pacific Northwest

LEPA and LESA are alterations on a center pivot where the sprinklers are moved much closer to the ground, the spacing between sprinklers is reduced (more sprinklers), and water is emitted at very low pressures. It saves water (18%), it saves energy (less water pumped and pumped at a lower pressure), and it helps growers get better yields especially in areas where water ...

Troy Peters, Howard Neibling, Richard Stroh, Behnaz Molaei, Hanny Mehanna | Sep 2019 | Publication

New analysis reveals challenges for drought management in Oregon’s Willamette River Basin

In Oregon’s Willamette River Basin, managing water scarcity would be more effective if conservation measures were introduced in advance and upstream from the locations where droughts are likely to cause shortages, according to a new study.

Chris Branam | Jul 15, 2019 | News Story

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New analysis reveals challenges for drought management in Oregon’s Willamette River Basin

Chris Branam | Jul 15, 2019 | News Story

Don’t neglect to water garden in summer

Watering correctly will keep your garden thriving in hot weather.

Kym Pokorny | Jul 6, 2018 | News Story

What's the truth behind 6 gardening myths?

As the gardening season gears up, it’s time to bust some myths.

Kym Pokorny | Mar 2, 2018 | News Story

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Upcoming Events

Irrigation Scheduling Workshop

710 SW 5th Ave
Ontario, OR 97914
United States

Nov 20, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Event

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661 South Main Street
Lebanon, OR 97355
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Dec 9, 2019 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Event

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996 Jefferson Street
Eugene, OR 97402
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Dec 10 - Dec 11, 2019 | Event

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