January 23, 2003
Irrigation Management Workshop Offers Advice On Managing Water During Drought
LINCOLN, Neb. — A University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension irrigation management workshop at five locations across Nebraska will give producers and others involved in managing water resources an opportunity to learn the latest research and methods to improve on-farm water management.
The workshop will be offered from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in O'Neill, Feb. 11 at the Jefferson County 4-H Building in Fairbury, Feb. 12 at the Ag Center in Holdrege, Feb. 13 at the West Central Research and Extension Center at North Platte and Feb. 14 at the Eagles Lodge in Alliance.
"This course is especially important because so many areas are experiencing severe drought conditions," said Dean Yonts, NU irrigation engineer and course co-coordinator. "Producers need to be exposed to water management issues so they can possibly rethink the way they do things to improve for the future."
The central theme of the course will be managing water during drought. Other topics include methods of soil water monitoring, how to improve water management with limited water supplies and a discussion of issues surrounding surface and ground water use in the state.
Registration is $25. Certified Crop Advisors credits are available for a $75 registration fee. Up to five CEUs have been applied for in the soil and water area. Fees include lunch and a copy of the Central Plains Irrigation Workshop proceedings. For more information or to register, call Yonts at (308)632-1246.
Cooperative Extension is in NU's institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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