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Crop Water Use Data Supports Scheduling

Crop Water Use Data Supports Scheduling


By Scout Nelson

Crop water use estimates for the week of July 16 are now available for the Nebraska Panhandle and northeast Colorado. These figures are based on data gathered by University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) researchers at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff.

The weekly data, prepared by Nebraska Extension educators, helps growers schedule irrigation and apply water more efficiently. The information is especially useful as crop water use continues to vary across the region. These changes are influenced by a combination of factors such as temperature, precipitation, evapotranspiration (ET), crop development stage, soil type, and wind speed.

The water use data reflects estimates for key crops grown in the area. Though exact values vary depending on local conditions, the weekly update gives growers a reliable starting point for adjusting irrigation schedules and managing water use during a critical time in the growing season.

“Crop water use will vary across the Panhandle due to variations in ET, crop growth stage, temperature, soil type, wind and precipitation events. Crop water use will assist growers with irrigation scheduling and efficient water application and use.”

This research-based tool plays a vital role in promoting responsible water use. It supports agricultural productivity while also conserving valuable water resources in semi-arid regions where efficient irrigation is essential.

With drought and weather shifts impacting agriculture, real-time estimates and expert calculations like this help ensure water is applied where and when it's needed most. The weekly crop water use tables are part of a broader effort by the UNL Extension to support informed and sustainable water management across Nebraska and neighboring areas.

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