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20-25General Observations
• 20-25% increase in LT yield• Increased fertilizer efficiency
• More consistent yield & quality• More forage crop options
http://www.irrometer.com/sensors.html#wm
1st Watermark Sensors
Sensor Arrangements
• Sensors, Data Logger & Communication Equipment
• Sensors & Data Logger• Sensors Manually Read
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• Records • Training • Confidence • Better Yield/ Quality• Environmentally Sound
Why use Moisture Sensors
Managed Irrigation Zone
http://www.caes.uga.edu/publications/
Publication # B974
2nd Checkbook Method
Soil Water Holding Capacity
http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/HomePage.htm
Evapotranspiration
http://www.griffin.uga.edu/aemn/*******
Google- Georgia automated weather
Pan Evaporation
Irrigation Losses & Uniformity
http://www.caes.uga.edu/publications/
Publication # C965
Daily Crop Water Needs
http://www.caes.uga.edu/publications/
Publication # B1201
3rd UGA EASY Pan Method