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Irrigation Literature

Irrigation Literature

This page contains a variety of publications from numerous land-grant university Extension agencies. Topics covered include system maintenance for landscape and agricultural irrigation, irrigation of specific crops, water quality and conservation, and more.

You can use the dialog box on the left to filter publications by university, or use the search box on the right to find a publication on a particular topic.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Publications

Most Texas A&M University Extension publications can be ordered through the AgriLife Extension bookstore.

Project Reports

Evapo-Transpiration Pilot Study Report 1997
Evapo-Transpiration Pilot Study Report 1998
Evapo-Transpiration Study Report 1999
Texas Irrigation Pumping Plant Efficiency Testing Program

Agricultural Irrigation

Irrigation Systems & Technologies

AGEN-PU-208 Center Pivot Irrigation
AGEN-PU-209 Center Pivot Irrigation Workbook
AGEN-PU-210 Center Pivot Irrigation: Dual Units Version
AGEN-PU-216 Center Pivot Irrigation Workbook – Dual Units Version
AGEN-PU-103 Surge Flow Irrigation
B-6113 Economics of Irrigation Systems
B-1663 Planning and Operating Orchard Drip Irrigation Systems
L-2218 Pumping Plant Efficiency and Irrigation Costs
L-2422 Chemigation Equipment and Safety
AGEN-PU-067 Calculating Horsepower Requirements and Sizing Irrigation Supply Pipelines
E-244 Installing a Subsurface Drip Irrigation System for Row Crops
E-244S Installing a Subsurface Drip Irrigation System for Row Crops (Spanish)

System Maintenance

E-245 Maintaining Subsurface Drip Irrigation Systems
E-245 Maintaining Subsurface Drip Irrigation Systems (Spanish)

Irrigation of Specific Crops

AGEN-PU-215 Irrigating Sorghum in South and South Central Texas
L-5140 Production of Virginia Peanuts in the Rolling Plains and Southern High Plains of Texas
B-1514 Texas Peanut Production Guide
B-6150 Irrigation of Forage Crops
B-6152 Grain Sorghum Irrigation

Irrigation Water Management

L-5039 Irrigation Return Flow
B-1610 Soil Moisture Monitoring
B-1612 Managing Texas Groundwater Resources through Groundwater Conservation Districts
B-1670 Soil Moisture Management
L-5240 Groundwater Conservation Districts

Irrigation Water Quality

L-5417 Irrigation Water Quality
AGEN-PU-066 Irrigation Water Quality Standards and Salinity Management Strategies
E-176 What’s In My Water?
AGEN-PU-219 Landscape Irrigation Efficiency 

Landscape Irrigation

Irrigation Systems & Technologies

E-539 Spreader Calibration for Turfgrass
E-540 Sprayer Calibration for Turfgrass

Water Conservation

B-6088 Athletic Fields and Water Conservation
B-1584 Xeriscape…Landscape Water Conservation
AGEN-PU-105 Irrigation Timing During Drought: Corn, Cotton and Sorghum Furrow Systems
AGEN-PU-218 Preventing Runoff with Cycle and Soak Irrigation
AGEN-PU-217 Landscape Irrigation Cycling Quick Guide

University of Arizona Extension Publications

Agricultural Irrigation

Irrigation Management

PUB194028 Establishing Irrigated Pasture at 4,000 to 6,000 Ft Elevations in Arizona (4 pp.)
AZ1157 Determining the Amount of Irrigation Water Applied to a Field (3 pp.)
AZ1130 Measuring Water Flow and Rate on the Farm (4 pp.)
AZ1220 Methods of Determining When to Irrigate (7 pp.)
AZ1204 Timing the First Post-plant Irrigation (2 pp.)
AZ1260 Siting and Maintenance of Weather Stations (5 pp.)
AZ1329 Measuring Water Flow in Surface Irrigation Ditches and Gated Pipes (7 pp.)
AZ1793 Use of Surface Water in Pre-Harvest Agricultural Irrigation
AZ1392 Drip Irrigation: The Basics (4 pp.)

Irrigation of Specific Crops

AZ1131 Water Use in Vegetables – Dry Bulb Onions (AZ Water Series #25) (2 pp.)
AZ1132 Water Use in Vegetables – Western Head Lettuce (AZ Water Series #26) (2 pp.)
AZ1133 Water Use in Vegetables – Cauliflower (AZ Water Series #27) (2 pp.)
AZ1134 Water Use in Vegetables – Carrots (AZ Water Series #28) (2 pp.)
AZ1151 Irrigating Citrus Trees (5 pp.)
AZ1911 Irrigating with Ollas (3 pp.)
AZ1345 Irrigation of small grains in Arizona (6 pp.)
AZ1741 A Study of Irrigation Requirements of Southwestern Landscape Trees (12 pp.)

Landscape Irrigation

Irrigation Management

AZ1057 Phoenix Area Turf Water Management Information (2 pp.)
AZ1314 Turfgrass Consumptive Use Values for the Phoenix Area (3 pp.)
AZ1313 Turfgrass Consumptive Use Values for the Tucson Area (3 pp.)
AZ1485 Arizona Well Owner’s Guide to Water Supply (80 pp.)
AZ2020 Irrigated Pastures in Arizona (23 pp.)

University of Florida Extension Publications

Agricultural Irrigation

Irrigation Systems & Technologies

AE257 Estimating Crop Irrigation Requirements for Irrigation System Design and Consumptive Use Permitting
SSAGE22 Irrigation System Controllers
CIR1133 Measuring Pump Capacity for Irrigation System Design
AE73 Potential Impacts of Improper Irrigation System Design
BUL247 Efficiencies of Florida Agricultural Irrigation Systems
BUL294 Design of Agricultural Irrigation Systems in Florida
CIR1413 Control and Automation in Citrus Microirrigation Systems
FE376 Economic Considerations for Florida Citrus Irrigation Systems
CIR1029 Basic Concepts in Environmental Computer Control of Agricultural Systems
BUL312 Efficiencies of Irrigation Systems Used in Florida Nurseries
AE027 Potential Impacts of Improper Irrigation System Design

Irrigation Management

HS898 Principles of Fertilizer and Irrigation Management
CIR940 Uses Of Water In Florida Crop Production Systems
SSAGR155 Water Use and Irrigation Management of Agronomic Crops
HS76 Cold Protection by Irrigation: Dew Point and Humidity Terminology
CIR864 Chemical Injection Methods for Irrigation
BUL250 Injections of Chemicals into Irrigation Systems: Rates, Volumes, and Injection Periods
AE457 Evapotranspiration-Based Irrigation Scheduling for Agriculture

Irrigation of Specific Crops

HS897 Principles of Fertilization and Irrigation Management for Vegetables Crops Grown in Florida in the BMP Era: Introduction
AE260 Principles and Practices of Irrigation Management for Vegetables
TR002 Using Tensiometers for Irrigation Scheduling in Tropical Fruit Groves
TR001 Irrigation Scheduling for Tropical Fruit Groves in South Florida
SL207 Irrigation, Nutrition, and Citrus Fruit Quality
HS786 Irrigation of Greenhouse Vegetables – Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3
AE260 Design Tips For Drip Irrigation Of Vegetables
BUL289 Energy Requirements for Drip Irrigation of Tomatoes in North Florida
AE74 Irrigation Costs for Tomato Production in Florida
HS1144/HS388 Drip-Irrigation Systems for Small Conventional Vegetable Farms and Organic Vegetable Farms

Irrigation Water Quality

CIR1039 Treating Irrigation Systems with Chlorine
BUL250 Injection of Chemicals into Irrigation Systems: Rates, Volumes, and Injection Periods
CIR1411 Managing Salinity in Florida Citrus
CIR1407 Water Quality Monitoring Programs for Environmental Assessment of Citrus Groves
FE156 Grower Attitudes and Perceptions of Lower Quality Water Problems in Citrus Production
CIR1406 Understanding Water Quality Parameters for Citrus Irrigation and Drainage Systems
ABE332 Outline for Managing Irrigation of Florida Citrus with High Salinity Water

Landscape Irrigation

Irrigation Systems & Technologies

ABE324 Retrofitting a Traditional In-ground Sprinkler Irrigation System for Micro-irrigation of Landscape Plants
ABE325 Residential Irrigation System Rainfall Shutoff Devices
ENH61 How to Calibrate Your Sprinkler System
BUL320 Lawn Sprinkler Selection and Layout for Uniform Water Application
AE446 Smart Irrigation Controllers: Operation of Evapotranspiration-Based Controllers
SL265 Dealing with Iron and Other Micro-Irrigation Plugging Problems
FE1069 Who Is Interested in Purchasing Smart Irrigation Systems? 

Water Conservation

AE264 Reduced Irrigation of St. Augustinegrass Turfgrass in the Tampa Bay Area
ENH57 Improving Drought Tolerance in Your Florida Lawn
ENH157 Managing Your Florida Lawn Under Drought Conditions
FE756 Conservation Pricing for Residential Water Supply
EP616 How to Properly Read Your Irrigation Water Analysis for Turf and Landscape

Irrigation Management

ENH9 Watering Your Florida Lawn
CIR825 Irrigation of Lawns and Gardens
ENH860 Fertilization and Irrigation Needs for Florida Lawns and Landscapes
BUL249 Basic Irrigation Scheduling in Florida
AE436 Summary of UF/IFAS Turf and Landscape Irrigation Recommendations
AE144 Turf Irrigation for the Home

Kansas State Extension Publications

Agricultural Irrigation

Irrigation Systems & Technologies

L886 Reading Pump and Engine Performance Curves
MF2360 Comparing Irrigation Energy Costs
MF2242 Economic comparisons of SDI and center pivots for various field sizes
L912 Surge Irrigation
L913 Managing Furrow Irrigation Systems

Irrigation System Management

MF2243 Efficiencies and Water Losses of Irrigation Systems
L885 Irrigation Management: Evaluating Pumping Plant Efficiency
L869 Guidelines for Use of Propeller-Type Irrigation Water Meters
MF1040 Useful Conversions and Formulas
L903 Irrigation Management: Sprinkler Package Effects on Runoff
L908 Considerations for Nozzle Package Selection for Center Pivots
MF2178 Maintaining Drip Irrigation Systems: Commercial Vegetable Productions
MF2850 Accessing ET for Kansas Irrigation Scheduling
L934 Environment and Natural Resources
13299 A Review of In-Canopy and Near-Canopy sprinkler Irrigation Concept’s

Irrigation Water Management

L914 Using Evapotranspiration Reports for Furrow Irrigation Scheduling
L877 Irrigation Water Measurement
L910 Kansas Water Supplies
L904 Soil, Water and Plant Relationships
L795 Soil Water Managements: An Aid to Irrigation Water Management
MF2849 Kansas Irrigation Trends

Irrigation of Specific Crops

MF2174 Predicting the Final Irrigation for Corn, Grain Sorghum, and Soybeans
MF1090 Drip Irrigation for Vegetables

Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI)

MF2578 Design consideration for Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) systems
MF2576 Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) Components: Minimum Requirements
MF2361 Filtration and Maintenance Considerations for Subsurface Drip (SDI) Systems
MF2575 Subsurface Drip Irrigation Systems (SDI) Water Quality Assessment Guidelines
MF2867 Subsurface Drip Irrigation for Alfalfa

Irrigation Water Quality

MF2589 Shock Chlorination Treatment for Irrigation Wells

Landscape Irrigation

MF1046 Low Maintenance Landscaping
MF2066 Water Conservation in Home Landscaping

University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Publications

Agricultural Irrigation

Irrigation Systems & Technologies

G888 Flow Control Devices for Center Pivot Irrigation Systems
G1851 Minimum Center Pivot Design Capacities in Nebraska
G78-392 Selecting and Using Irrigation Propeller Meters
G1124 Converting Center Pivot Sprinkler Packages: System Considerations
G1328 Water Loss from Above-Canopy and In-Canopy Sprinklers
G1712 Application Uniformity of In-Canopy Sprinklers
G1426 Using Ultrasonic Flow Meters in Irrigation Applications
G1867 Nebraska Surge Irrigation Trials
G1869 Surge Irrigation Field Layouts
G1870 Fundamentals of Surge Irrigation
EC776 Advantages and Disadvantages of Subsurface Drip Irrigation

Irrigation Management

G78-421 How to Choose an Irrigation Consultant
G93-1154 Crop Residue and Irrigation Water Management
G1338 Managing Furrow Irrigation
G1720 Firming Irrigation Furrows to Improve Irrigation Performance
G1721 Management Recommendations for Blocked-end Furrow Irrigation
G1868 Surge Irrigation Management
NF290 Irrigation Management Practices in Nebraska
EC732 Irrigation Efficency and Uniformity, and Crop Water Use Efficiency
G2191 Drought Effects on Turf in the Landscape
G1739 Drip Irrigation for Windbreaks

Irrigation Water Management

G78-393 Water Measurement Calculations
G84-690 Estimating Soil Moisture by Appearance and Feel
EC3036 Irrigation Scheduling Strategies When Using Soil Water Data
G1994 Evapotranspiration (ET) or Crop Water Use
G91-1043 Water Runoff Control Practices for Sprinkler Irrigation Systems
G92-1099 Estimating Effective Rainfall
G93-1157 Testing Irrigation Water
G96-1305 Water Runoff from Sprinkler Irrigation A Case Study
NF91-39 Precipitation and Sprinkler Irrigation Monitoring for Managing Irrigation Scheduling
NF93-140 Water Management for Irrigation in Nebraska
G77-358 Artesian (Confined) Aquifers and Effect of Pumping
EC3038 Subirrigation in Agricultural Fields

Irrigation of Specific Crops

G82-602 Predicting the Last Irrigation for Corn, Grain, Sorghum, and Soybeans
G1850 Irrigation Management for Corn

Irrigation Water Management

EC782 Water Quality Criteria for Irrigation
EC2001 Stormwater Management: How to Make a Rain Barrel
RP197 Cost-effective Water Quality Protection in the Midwest
G1471 Decommissioning Water Wells to Protect Water Quality and Human Health
EC730 Protecting Surface Water Quality
RP195 Targeting of Watershed Management

Landscape Irrigation

G94-1221 Checking the Performance of Your Landscape Irrigation System
EC2000 Variable Rate Application of Irrigation Water with Center Pivots