2011
Irrigation use and efficiency and the sustainability of soil and water resources in soybean production systems in Mississippi
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Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Abiotic stressField management SustainabilityWater supply
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This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Tom Eubank, Mississippi State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Trey Koger, Mississippi State University
Jason Krutz, Mississippi State University
Joseph Massey, Mississippi State University
H C Lyle Pringle, Mississippi State University
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Brief Project Summary:

Irrigation of soybean in Mississippi is critical in maintaining consistent soybean yields over time, however, declining levels in the Mississippi Alluvial aquifer have raised concerns over the continued use of irrigation water from this natural resource. This study will evaluate a computer program designed for furrow irrigation systems. The program will determine water use volumes and compare systems for water use efficacy compared to historical irrigation use patterns. The study will evaluate raised bed planting systems, soil types, and other production variables. The goal of the study is to determine whether this computer program could improve soybean yields, reduce irrigation demands,...

Unique Keywords:
#water quality & management
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