Resources by Julie Shortridge
Title | Available As | Summary | Date | ID | Author |
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Filtration, Treatment, and Maintenance Considerations for Micro-Irrigation Systems | May 24, 2023 | 442-757 (BSE-222P) | |||
Using Groundwater for Agricultural Irrigation in Virginia | Virginia usually receives ample rainfall to support agriculture, but droughts in 2002, 2007, and 2010 led to severe problems for farms in many regions.
Using groundwater for irrigation can help manage drought risks on farms without access to ponds or streams. However, installing groundwater wells can be expensive and time-consuming. The amount of water obtained from wells can vary in different regions of the state. This bulletin is intended to provide agricultural producers with information on technical and regulatory issues related to irrigating with groundwater. |
Jun 22, 2023 | BSE-215P (BSE-353P) | ||
Managing Climate Risks and Extreme Weather in Agriculture | May 24, 2023 | BSE-226P | |||
Estimating Financial Costs and Benefits of Supplemental Irrigation with the Irrigation Financial Estimator Tool (IFET) | Nov 30, 2018 | BSE-237P | |||
Supplemental Irrigation with the Irrigation Financial Estimator Tool (IFET)-Workbook | Row crop agriculture in Virginia and other Eastern states is largely rainfed, but there is increasing interest in irrigation as a way to manage dry periods and weather variability. However, irrigation systems require substantial installation and operating costs, and it can be very difficult determine if yield improvements will be sufficient to justify these costs. This publication provides an overview on the Irrigation Financial Estimator Tool, which was recently developed to help row crop producers estimate financial aspects of supplemental irrigation. The tool estimates installation and operating costs, as well as revenues from improved yields, using user-supplied information and historic data on weather and prices for crops and fuel. It accounts for uncertainty in these estimates by presenting a range of values for each cost. |
Apr 29, 2024 | BSE-237A | ||
Irrigation Scheduling in Humid Climates Using the Checkbook Method | Jan 30, 2019 | BSE-239P | |||
Soil Moisture Sensors for Agricultural Irrigation: An Overview on Sensor Types | Jul 21, 2021 | BSE-338P | |||
Scheduling Agricultural Irrigation Based on Soil Moisture Content: Interpreting and Using Sensor Data | Aug 10, 2021 | BSE-339P | |||
Understanding Climate Change Projections in Virginia | Dec 21, 2021 | BSE-342P | |||
Managing Irrigation with Saline Water | May 9, 2023 | BSE-348P | |||
Understanding Salinity in Tidal Waters: Information for Irrigators | May 11, 2023 | BSE-349P | |||
2023 Virginia Peanut Production Guide | Jan 3, 2023 | SPES-367NP (SPES-451NP) | |||
VCE Ag Today: Irrigation Tips for Row Crops | Apr 12, 2021 | VCE-1027-12NP |