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Creator:: Trimmer, Walter L.
Abstract:: In a drought, every gallon of water saved means more crop production. There are many places in a typical irrigation operation where water is lost. Here are some prudent management practices that can conserve water and possibly make the difference between making a profit or taking a loss. Note: These...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service and Trimmer, Walter L.
Abstract:: Published October 1988. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Trimmer, Walter L., Hansen, Hugh J., and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
Abstract:: Published January 1986. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Hansen, Hugh J., Trimmer, Walter L., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
Abstract:: Published January 1986. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Hansen, Hugh J., Trimmer, Walter L., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, United States. Department of Agriculture, and Pacific Northwest Cooperative Extension
Abstract:: More than 4.5 million acres in the Pacific Northwest are irrigated with electric-powered sprinkler systems. Center pivots are used on about 1.25 million acres. Irrigation runoff can be a problem on many of these sprinkler-irrigated fields.
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Trimmer, Walter L., Hansen, Hugh J., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, and United States. Department of Agriculture
Abstract:: The main purpose for irrigating is to supply needed water for crops. Plant growth is dependent on photosynthesis. While the plant exchanges gases with the air for photosynthesis, some water evaporates. Water is taken up from the soil by plant roots to replace this water. The water leaving the plant...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

Creator:: Trimmer, Walter L., Hansen, Hugh J., Oregon State University. Extension Service, Washington State University. Cooperative Extension, University of Idaho. Cooperative Extension Service, and United States. Department of Agriculture
Abstract:: When designing or retrofitting an irrigation system, one of the key decisions is picking the proper size pipes and fittings for the system. The best pipe size or fitting is not always the one with the lowest initial cost. The important consideration is the lowest cost of ownership. The objective...
Resource Type:: Technical Report

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