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Overview of irrigated agriculture in Benton County
Technical bulletin (Washington State University. Extension), 81E, Washington State University Extension
04/2022
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7273/000003385
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/124241
Abstract
Irrigated agriculture in central and eastern Washington State is limited by the semiarid climate and water competition from other sectors. Managing irrigation systems is challenging for many farmers due to the complexity of the irrigation machine design, and many growers largely depend on their experience in deciding when and how much to irrigate. However, a data-based approach is more efficient for optimum crop yield and farm profitability. WSU-WISE (Water Irrigation System Efficiency) is a program funded by a United States Department of Agriculture Conservation Innovation Grant (USDA CIG) and is aimed at helping Washington State growers efficiently manage their irrigation systems to maximize crop yield. Efficient irrigation management can also help reduce water waste, save energy, and maintain healthy soil. This publication provides information on irrigated agriculture in Benton County based on data from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS) and the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA).
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- Title
- Overview of irrigated agriculture in Benton County
- Creators
- Donald W. McMoranAbdelmoneim Z. MohamedKate SeymourSylvi ThortensonR. Troy Peters
- Academic Unit
- Publications, WSU Extension
- Series
- Technical bulletin (Washington State University. Extension); 81E
- Publisher
- Washington State University Extension; Pullman, Washington
- Format
- pdf
- Identifiers
- 99900670220201842
- Copyright
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Report