A microirrigation system designed by NRCS requires an irrigation water management plan (IWM) that must be developed according to Iowa NRCS Conservation Practice Standard 449 Irrigation Water …

Microirrigation is a low-pressure, low-flow-rate irrigation that helps reduce overwatering on residential and commercial landscapes. Also referred to as low-flow, trickle, or drip irrigation, microirrigation …

A micro irrigation system consists of valves, pipes, tubing, and emitters that slowly dispense water near the plant root zone. There are several types of micro irrigation.

The term “micro-irrigation” describes a family of irrigation systems that apply water through small devices. These devices deliver water onto the soil surface very near the plant or below the soil …

The objective of this publication is to review the basic principles of micro irrigation, describe the major components of micro irrigation systems and discuss advantages and disadvantages of the irrigation …

Emitters are found in a large variety of characteristics and shapes, covering the whole spectrum from small button-shaped drippers to sprinklers. This chapter concentrates on the two emitters usually …

In order to implement microirrigation, producers must demonstrate that previous irrigation has occurred on the land. To establish this, a producer must complete an irrigation checklist demonstrating some …