Episode 8: Brennan and Robbie Talk with Dr. Wes Porter about Irrigation and Farmland

Episode Summary:On Episode Eight, Brennan and Robbie are joined by Dr. Wes Porter, UGA Extension Irrigation Specialist. This week, you will learn about precision irrigation, types of precision irrigation (spatial and temporal), irrigation systems, cost per acre inch for irrigation systems for agriculture use, and much more!Dr. Porter's Faculty Profile: https://extension.uga.edu/about/personnel-directory/person.html/15140/wesley-porter.htmlChapter Markers:0:00 Cold Opening Intro0:39 Ag in the Cab Podcast Intro2:09 Brennan and Robbie's Opening Segment5:12 Dr. Wes Porter Introduction7:47 Dr. Porter Talks About What He Enjoys About Being an Extension Specialist11:45 Discussion with Dr. Wes Porter on Irrigation Systems in Agriculture48:48 Closing Segment with Brennan and RobbieAgriculture Irrigation Extension Resources:https://water.ifas.ufl.edu/agriculture/irrigation/https://water.ifas.ufl.edu/agriculture/total-maximum-daily-loads/https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/collections/series_handbook_of_florida_water_regulationhttps://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=C1189&title=irrigation-reference-guide-for-corn-cotton-peanuts-and-soybeanshttps://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B882&title=factors-to-consider-in-selecting-a-farm-irrigation-systemhttps://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=C994&title=the-georgia-water-stewardship-act-farm-use-water-withdrawal-permits