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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 4 MIN

Strategies for Early Season Irrigation

from Nebraska Extension Almanac Radio · host Nebraska Extension

Early-season irrigation in a dry spring can help maintain soil moisture, support germination, and protect yield potential by ensuring uniform crop emergence and effective use of inputs. Nebraska Irrigated Cropping Systems Educator Steve Melvin says irrigation decisions should be based on actual soil moisture conditions, not just the calendar.

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Early-season irrigation in a dry spring can help maintain soil moisture, support germination, and protect yield potential by ensuring uniform crop emergence and effective use of inputs. Nebraska Irrigated Cropping Systems Educator Steve Melvin says...

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