Irrigation

Improve your irrigation water management with these tips to save water without sacrificing yield. This section includes information on center pivots, drip irrigation, fertigation, and the latest irrigation technology.

Airless Irrigation Pivot Tires

Options have expanded to include variations of rubber, poly, and steel wheels.

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Affordable Remote Pivot Monitor Package From Lindsay

For a $299 investment you can strap the Field Watch self-contained unit on any pivot for remote monitoring.

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Remote-Control Irrigation Impacts

Substantial water savings is now possible with remote access controls.

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Machinery Insider

Buying and Selling Used Farm Equipment

By Machinery Insider

Like used cars, there is a healthy market for used farm machinery. If you are looking to buy or sell, here are some basics you should know.

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Women in Agriculture

Getting Back Up

By Women in Agriculture

Everyone gets knocked down from time to time, but FarmHers get back up.

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Successful Farming TV Show

Farmer-Built Tiling Machine

By Successful Farming TV Show

We visit James Nelson from Audubon, Iowa, to see his custom-built tiling machine.

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Remote-Control Irrigation Impacts

Substantial water savings is now possible with remote access controls.

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Water-Conservation Project Seeks to Improve Irrigation Efficiency in Nebraska

The Nature Conservancy, in collaboration with Nestlé Purina and Cargill, recently launched a three-year water project in Nebraska to improve the sustainability of America’s beef supply chain.

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Irrigation Algorithms Pinpoint Water Use

Now two companies offer wireless application recommendations.

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Troubleshooting Pivots After Harvest

Use the downtime after harvest to double-check pivot pressures, flow, and to look for leaks.

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Irrigation Influencers

Corporate sustainability policies impact water use.

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Capitalizing on Free Variable-Rate Irrigation Feature

Scott Gaites discovered his remote pivot control also allows water-saving variable-rate irrigation.

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Tech Tip: Do the Research

Before you make a purchase, do some research on the piece of technology you want to buy. This helps ensure you're not overpaying but also... read more