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2019 -Variable Rate Irrigation Workshop!

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We have completed year 2 of a 3 year project for our Variable Rate Irrigation Project! 

Above see presenters from the VRI Workshop held January 16th 2019.
Bill Marek,  Scientist & Contractor - Juan Juarez, Agronomist -Miller /Coors, Conner White, KC Pinther and Matt Bingham - Valley Agronomics Precision Ag.
Presenters talked about Why we need water savings and how we can optimize better production with minimal inputs.

Moving forward / providing assistance and recommendations.

In the beginning the project involves utilizing technology already in the pivot panel to change rotation speed to accommodate varying field conditions plus utilizing soil moisture sensors to fine tune irrigation timing and amount.

Financial Assistance is offered through a special targeted area funding (EQIP )  that the District applied for through NRCS.

Project cost share:

* Field Mapping
* Irrigation Prescription
* Yield data and water application analysis
* Soil moisture sensors
* Annual account for online access to irrigation for 3 years

BENEFITS:
* Water Savings
* Energy Savings
* Improve Yield Uniformity
* Reduction in deep percolation
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Left: Daniel Romano, Soil Conservationist, NRCS and Bill Marek, Contractor and Scientist, for the special VRI project.  Looking at panels on existing pivots and making adjustments.

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