Resources

Barnyards & Backyards

Irrigation

Electronic version of guide (Largish pdf file)

Section One: Can I Irrigate?
Barta, R., I. Broner, J. Schneekloth, and R. Waskom. 2004. Colorado High Plains Irrigation Practices Guide. Colorado Water Resources Research Institute. Fort Collins, CO.
Byelich, B., J. Cook, and C. Rowley. 2013. Small Acreage Irrigation Guide. Colorado State University Extension. Fort Collins, CO.
Dorn, T.W. 2004. Pumping plant efficiency: How much extra are you paying? Proceedings of the 16th Annual Central Plains Irrigation Conference, Kearney, NE., Feb. 17-18, 2004.
Frost, S., and T. Hoch. 2014. Water, not a dry subject in Wyoming. Wyoming Rural Living Resources, a Practical Guide. University of Wyoming Extension. Laramie, WY.
Hill, R., P. Ronald, and J. Barnhill. 2008. Small Acreage Irrigation System Operation and Maintenance. Utah State University – Extension Service, AG/Small Acreage/ 2008-01pr.
Peck, D.E., and J.R. Lovvorn. 2001. The importance of flood irrigation in water supply to wetlands in the Laramie Basin, Wyoming, USA. Wetlands 21(3): 370–378.
Reich, D., R. Godin, J.L. Chávez, and I. Broner. 2014. Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI). Colorado State University Extension. Fort Collins, CO, Fact sheet 4.716.
USDA-NASS. 2018 Irrigation and Water Management Survey. Washington, D. C., USA.
Other documents refered to in the text
Irrigation Water Measurement: Irrigation Ditches and Pipelines, University of Wyoming publication #: B-583R
Small Acreage Irrigation System Operation and Maintenance, Utah State University Cooperative Extension
Maintenance of Microirrigation Systems, from the University of California
Utah State University Water Quality Interpretation Tool
Exploring Energy Efficiency & Alternatives Irrigation Efficiency: Pumping Plant Performance
Section Three: Should I irrigate? Determining when and how much water to apply
Cornia, L., and N. Atkinson. 2006. Ensure your irrigating method isn’t all wet. Barnyards and Backyards Magazine, University of Wyoming Extension. Laramie, WY.
Pochop, L., T. Teegarden, G. Kerr, R. Delaney, and V. Hasfurther. 1992. Consumptive use and consumptive irrigation requirements in Wyoming. Wyoming Water Resources Center, University of Wyoming. Laramie, WY. WWRC Publication #92-06.
USDA Soil Conservation Service, MSU Extension. Montguide 8901, Irrigation Water Management, When and How Much to Irrigate. Montana State University Extension, Bozeman, MT.
Zotarelli, L., M. Dukes, and K. Morgan. 2010. Interpretation of Soil Moisture Content to Determine Soil Field Capacity and Avoid Over-Irrigating Sandy Soils Using Soil Moisture Sensors. University of Florida Extension, Publication AE460.
Other documents refered to in the text
“Consumptive Use and Consumptive Irrigation Requirements in Wyoming” (Pochop et al., 1992). It provides crop water use estimates for common crops as well as pastures across the state.
“Soil Moisture Monitoring: Low-Cost Tools and Methods” National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service publication
Soil, Water and Plant Characteristics Important to Irrigation 2013 AE1675 (Revised) North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota.
NRCS Web Soil Survey link
“Soils, the foundation of life. Figuring you what you have” Barnyards and Backyards Rural Living Guide
Managing Wheel‐Lines and Hand‐Lines for High Profitability
Wheelmove Sprinkler Irrigation Operation and Management
Estimating Soil Moisture Content by Feel and Appearance- USDA-NRCS
Section Four: Irrigation Conflicts In Your Neighborhood