G05-1579 Using Modified Atmometers (ET_gage®) for Irrigation Management

Authors

Suat Irmak, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Jose O, Payero, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Derrel L. Martin, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2005

Comments

© 2005, 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 the atmometer (evapotranspiration gage) and explains how it can be used for irrigation scheduling. Examlpes are provided to show how information collected with an atmometer can be used to estimate crop water use for corn and soybean.