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Food for Thought on ways to save water, save fuel & protect yield. 1. Observe systems-fix leaks, worn gaskets, and broken sprinklers. 2. Use end‑gun shutoffs to avoid watering non‑crop areas. 3. Use a scheduling tool and perform uniformity tests to ensure water is applied evenly.

We are excited to invite to the Irrigation Expo 2026! We hope you can make it.

With much of Georgia facing severe to exceptional drought, irrigation water management is more critical than ever.

Getting ready! Checking and flushing our systems at the Park 🔎🛠️! Thanks to BJ, Kyle and Daryl. More information here: …ecisionagirrigation.extension.uga.edu/2026/03/spring… Next stop: Uniformity tests 🗒️

I came across an article on @irrigationtoday that really caught my attention — especially with the work we do in irrigation research. Check it out. Public Outreach: Amplifying the Value of Irrigation irrigationtoday.org/features/publi…

Last cotton field at the Park! Next stop: Cover crops.

Check out the Extension Precision Ag & Irrigation blog post about the Floridan Aquifer Status for Drought-Restricted Permit Holders. As of last Friday, the Floridan Aquifer Status was red. Link: …ecisionagirrigation.extension.uga.edu/2025/10/florid…

Floridan Aquifer Status! Levels in the Floridan Aquifer are low and at least two of the monitoring wells has dropped below the drought threshold. Check the link below for more information and updates. ga-fit.org/floridan-aquif…

Late summer view at the Park. Look closely and you will see our VRI systems at work 👀—they help us manage water efficiently. @UGA_CollegeofAg

Big thanks to everyone who joined us for our 2025 Field Day! Special thanks to our faculty, graduate students, sponsors, and our team—and to our deans, Dr. Nick Place (keynote speaker), Dr. Harsha Thippareddi, and Dr. Rami Dalloul—for their visit and support.

Join us for a Field Day at the Stripling Irrigation Research Park! Come and see what we are doing to manage irrigation efficiently!

July is Smart Irrigation Month, and our experts have been testing the CropFit app. When compared to the UGA Extension checkbook method, CropFit consistently resulted in using significantly less irrigation water while producing higher yields. 🔗 bit.ly/3I65Uyt

Campers learned and had fun!

Yesterday, we hosted our 18th 4H2O Camp at the Park — it was amazing! Thank you to all our speakers and partners for making this possible. Mitchell County Extension Office, Mitchell County Farm Bureau, @FlintRiverSWCD, @GTriangle_RCD, @USDA_NRCS, @ChehawPark, and @Georgia4H

First report of southern rust in GA in 2025; SW corner of Seminole Co not far from where found in Jackson Co FL. Corn now at soft dough stage. Corn in extreme SW GA should be protected with fungicide at VT and beyond. Weather very favorable. UGA ext

Students from the UGA Field Program in Ecological Solving visited the Park! Big thanks to Mr. Murray Campbell, BJ Washington & Kyle Matthews for their help. Students learned about the conservation efforts in the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee River Basin.

Cotton research under a center pivot at the Park! @bobkemerait @UGA_CollegeofAg

Excited to see our students installing soil moisture sensors to schedule irrigation at the Park! Dr. Vellidis, Dr. Sintim and Dr. Porter (@WesleyMPorter)

The Attapulgus Research and Education Center has an opening for an Ag Specialist to join their team. Link to the position: ugajobsearch.com/postings/410992 Note: Interested individuals must use the “Apply for this job” link on the website to apply online.

Happy to host the Master Irrigator Program at the Park! @WesleyMPorter @ped1785 @UGAExtension