Water News

Water-focused Educator transfers to Dawson County

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. – People in Dawson County will now see more of University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension Educator, Alan Corr, since he has transferred his office from the West Central Research and Extension Center in North Platte to the Dawson County Extension Office in Lexington.

UNL, CSU workshop on limited irrigation planned

Colorado State University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are jointly hosting this year’s Crop Clinic on Limited Irrigation Systems Wed., Dec. 2, 2009 and Thurs., Dec. 3, 2009 at Sterling, Colo.

Invasives can cost millions; new ones moving into Nebraska

Invasive species can dramatically change the landscape, rivers’ hydrology, soil nutrient cycles and land use, said a University of Nebraska–Lincoln project coordinator.

UNL hydrogeologist attends World Water Week

During a week of immersion in global water issues in Stockholm, Sweden, a University of Nebraska–Lincoln specialist learned never to take Nebraska’s abundant water for granted.

Soil structure important to water retention

HOLDREGE, Neb. – Soil structure determines how much water a field can hold, said a University of Nebraska–Lincoln specialist.

New UNL worksheet evaluates irrigation efficiency

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. – University of Nebraska–Lincoln engineers have developed an online spreadsheet to help irrigators evaluate their pumping plant efficiency, said a UNL irrigation specialist at a recent extension workshop.

Efficient irrigation timing can save water and dollars

HOLDREGE, Neb. – Producers can save money and more effectively use stored moisture and rainfall if they schedule irrigation only when the crop really needs it, said Chuck Burr, University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension Educator in Phelps and Gosper counties.

Water markets grow with scarcity

HOLDREGE, Neb. – “I fully expect that we’re going to see more formal water markets emerge throughout the state as our water issues and scarcity become more pressing concerns," said Karina Schoengold, University of Nebraska–Lincoln assistant professor of natural resources and environmental economics.

No-till can save water, pumping cost

HOLDREGE, Neb. – Irrigated crops grown in no-till may require three to five inches less water from rain or irrigation than those grown under conventional tillage, said University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension Educator Steve Melvin.