On the average, corn uses about 28 inches of water per year in southern Idaho. Peak monthly water use (in July) is about 0.28 to 0.3 inches per day.
Discover the latest irrigation systems, technological advances and practices to help you get the most from your water supply.
On the average, corn uses about 28 inches of water per year in southern Idaho. Peak monthly water use (in July) is about 0.28 to 0.3 inches per day.
Managing irrigation water and ensuring your soils have adequate moisture for optimal crop growth can be a constant battle.
Is the switch to drip worth the investment?
For decades, crops throughout the world have utilized drip irrigation technology, promoting benefits such as higher yield increases and more efficient water usage.
Irrigated pasture can be more productive than the same ground used for haying, according to Jim Gerrish of American Grazinglands Services in May, Idaho.
The 2013 forage production season has now come to a close, and you may be wondering why the magazine features an article on irrigation management when no one is irrigating.