G85-753 Irrigation Scheduling Using Crop Water Use Data

Authors

C. Dean Yonts, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Norman L. Klocke, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Date of this Version

1985

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 1985, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

This NebGuide describes using the "checkbook" method to schedule irrigations based on crop water use data.

Irrigation scheduling determines when and how much water to apply to meet crop demand. Soil water status and current crop water use are key factors for scheduling irrigations. Field observations and crop growth stage are important, but scheduled irrigations result in better rainfall use while avoiding crop water stress or excessive irrigation.