Producers are likely familiar with timing of limited irrigation to maximize yield in grain crops such as corn or grain sorghum. This article summarizes research from K-State on timing irrigation for maximizing the yield potential in cotton.
As the growing season wraps up, producers have an opportunity to improve their water productivity by properly timing their final irrigation application. The goal should be matching available water to crop needs while avoiding excess.
As the growing season wraps up, producers have an opportunity to improve their water productivity by properly timing their final irrigation application. This is an important decision that can impact final yield results or result in unnecessary pumping and soil compaction risk at harvest.