Technology & Precision Agriculture
Irrigation Scheduling App Guide
A guide for farmers who use an irrigation scheduling app, covering setup of fields, soil, and crop details and how to check the app against soil moisture in the ground.
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The steps on this page
- Enter field names and acreage
- Select the soil type for each field
- Enter the crop and planting date
- Link a weather source
- Add any soil moisture sensor data
- Record each irrigation event
- Compare app advice with probe readings
- Adjust inputs when results differ
How to use this guide
Walk a new hand through the steps once, then let them use the page on their own. Add your own notes as you learn what works.
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 USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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