Cotton Irrigation Scheduling Methods - Evaluating Best Practices for Southeastern US

Learn about various irrigation scheduling methods for cotton production in the southeastern United States through this conference presentation from the Georgia Water Resources Conference. Explore the results of a comprehensive nine-treatment irrigation scheduling trial conducted at the University of Georgia's Stripling Irrigation Research Park, comparing different approaches including soil water tension treatments, USDA-ARS Irrigator Pro, CropX sensor system, Valley Irrigation's Sensor Scheduling System, and the UGA SmartIrrigation Cotton App. Discover how different irrigation scheduling strategies affect cotton yields, irrigation water use efficiency (IWUE), and profitability during a relatively wet season with 21 inches of rainfall. Gain valuable insights into the complexities of cotton irrigation management, understanding that while the 45kPa, 20 kPa, and SI Cotton App treatments produced the highest yields, factors beyond yield should be considered when selecting an irrigation scheduling method for optimal farm management.