Improving Irrigation Efficiency to Boost the Bottom Line

摘要

WITH COTTON prices at near historic levels and a highly productive 2021 season in the rear-view mirror, it’s no surprise that cotton growers from coast to coast will likely add additional acres in 2022, all while looking for ways to increase production efficiency and manage their costs.In many parts of the Cotton Belt, growers rely on irrigation to provide timely moisture to their crops. And although many systems now feature remote management systems, it’s still not uncommon for growers to rely on visual inspection and experience to decide when to water.