Irrigation Scheduling App Setup Guide
Guide to setting up an irrigation scheduling app, from collecting field data to entering soils, crops and weather sources. Work through the steps in order and keep notes on what you find along the way.
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The steps on this page
- Choose an app suited to your crops
- List fields and their sizes
- Enter soil types
- Enter crop and planting dates
- Choose the weather data source
- Enter irrigation system details
- Compare recommendations with field checks
- Record irrigation applied
- Review and adjust each week
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA NRCS.
For more in this area, see the planting dates and harvest timing. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Dance of the Irrigation Sprinklers, and farming farm stories.