Chemigation Updates 2008

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Date of this Version

2008

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Article

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Published by the University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension. Copyright © University of Nebraska – Lincoln.

Abstract

Contents:
Chemigation Management
Biggest Hazard with Chemigation
Routes of Entry
Wind Drift Considerations
In Case of a Spill
Personal Safety
Distance From Pivot Point
Soil Infiltration Rate
Irrigation Management Tools
Our NRD Partneres as of 2007 and we invite others!
Watermark soil water sensors
Hansen AM400 Data Logger
How to Use watermark sensors?
Irrigation Trigger Levels for Different Soil Types
Example: change in soil water status
Atmometer (ETgage)
Using an ETgage for irrigation management
Crop coefficient (Kc)
Equipment considerations
In-Canopy Nozzle Packages
Subsurface Drip Irrigation Systems
Review of the Nebraska Chemigation Act
Definition of Chemical
Rule Change
Injection Location
Safety Equipment Requirements
Rules and Regulations in Title 195
Chemigation Calibration
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension