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[Image: SDI Setup]Subsurface Drip Irrigation in the Southeast
This fact sheet is designed to provide a brief introduction to the site selection, design, installation and management of subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) in humid and sub-humid areas. This overview is not intended to give all the information necessary for a complete and functional system. The reader is referred to more comprehensive documents for greater details in each category.
[Image: Irrigation installation]Licenses for Louisiana Irrigation Contractors
The Louisiana Horticulture Law states that no person shall receive fees, advertise, or solicit business in a regulated profession or occupation unless he holds the appropriate license or permit, or has a regular employee who holds the appropriate license or permit, or is employed by a person who holds the appropriate license or permit. This program is managed by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
Comparing Irrigation Pumping Costs
An analysis was conducted to demonstrate the differences in current operating costs of irrigation between diesel and electric irrigation pumps under the same conditions.
[Image: Old diesel pump]Going electric to deal with the high cost of diesel
Over the past weeks, radio and tv have been all the buzz with the record high cost of gasoline and diesel fuel as well as the high cost of food in the United States and worldwide. In Louisiana, these high costs also have increased the cost of irrigating crops.
[Image: Look and Feel of Soil]Irrigation Scheduling Made Easy: Using the “Look and Feel” method
Irrigation scheduling can seem complicated. It doesn’t have to be. Anyone can use a simple, effective method known as the “look and feel” method to determine when to irrigate.
[Image: ET and Rainfall]Irrigating Louisiana Lawns and Turf
Louisiana has an abundant supply of water; even so, the demand for water sometimes exceeds the amount readily available. This publication will help homeowners and turf managers make better irrigation choices as to when to irrigate and how much.
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