Irrigation Day
Sessions are organized by date below. To learn more about a specific session, click on the session title.
The sessions below all qualify for CCA credits. For specific credit information, click on the session title.
Recordings from previous year's presentations are organized below. To watch the video of a specific session, click on the video image.
Upcoming Sessions
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Feb 24
MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
February 24, 2025 – March 7, 2025 Zoom
Unique virtual experience encompassing all aspects of the agricultural industry.
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Mar 7
Water Rights, Registration and Reporting Requirements and Tools to Help
March 7, 2025 9:00AM – 9:50AM Zoom
Landowners have the right to use water, but there are registration and reporting requirements. Learn about the tool available to help meet the requirements. CCA credits offered.
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Mar 7
Optimizing irrigation: Scheduling and Soil Moisture Monitoring
March 7, 2025 10:00AM – 10:50AM Zoom
This session explores strategies for effectively managing water resources using advanced irrigation scheduling and soil moisture monitoring methods. CCA Credit Offered
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Mar 7
Center Pivot Irrigation Efficiency: BMPs for Center Pivot Irrigation
March 7, 2025 11:00AM – 11:50AM Zoom
This session focuses on enhancing the efficiency of center pivot irrigation systems through the implementation of Best Management Practices, including key strategies for optimized water use and overall system performance. CCA credits offered.
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Mar 7
Michigan Large Volume Water Use Policy Update
March 7, 2025 12:00PM – 12:50PM Zoom
Listen to viewpoints of three professional working on the implantation issues of Michigan Large Volume Water Use Policy and how it effects irrigation opportunities for agriculture in Michigan. CCA credits offered.
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Mar 7
Improving Drip Irrigation Efficiency: Keeping Irrigation Water in the Root Zone
March 7, 2025 1:00PM – 1:50PM Zoom
This session focuses on irrigation scheduling, uniformity testing and other management practices to increase drip irrigation efficiency. CCA credits offered.
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Mar 7
Irrigation Water Sources for Gardens, Greenhouses, Small Farms; Small Scale Drip Irrigation Design and Planning
March 7, 2025 2:00PM – 2:50PM Zoom
Irrigation is essential for yields and quality of fruits, vegetables and ornamentals. This session explores potential sources for small scale drip irrigation operations. CCA Credits offered.
Session Recordings
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The Prairie River Water Use Issue – State Agency and User Group Round Table
Published on February 27, 2024
Expansion of large volume water use in the Prairie River is at a standstill with DNR and private funded temperature studies ongoing; what is the future of the water use in the Prairie River?
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Upgrades to older pivot control systems and 360 Rain- A Quick Look at a Robotic Irrigation and Nutrient Application System
Published on February 27, 2024
One of the newest irrigation ideas is 360 Rain. Explore how it may fit into Midwest crop production with over half of our center pivots over 20 year in age. Explore how this can be used to breathe efficiency into old equipment.
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Building Your Skills with Michigan’s Large Volume Water Use Registration and Reporting tools.
Published on February 27, 2024
Learn the ins and outs of the programs from the State Agency staff who rely on the Michigan Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool (MIWWAT) and the Michigan Large Volume Water Use Reporting Tool.
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Review of 2023 Irrigation Research
Published on February 27, 2024
What did we learn from irrigation research in 2023?
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Irrigation Electrical Safety
Published on February 27, 2024
How do we safely operate electric pumps and center pivots?