Leon New, Professor and Agricultural Engineer-Irrigation

Leon New has 38 years of service with the Texas A&M Research and Extension. Leon New is Co-developer of North Plains PET Weather Station Network for irrigation scheduling and managemnt since 1995. Leon works with county Extension agents in conducting result demonstrations of LEPA irrigation, chemigation systems and other irrigation systems.

He has developed computer software for orifice- nozzling for center pivot and linear irrigation units, which is used to design demonstrations and provide technical data to dealers and growers.

Leon New is a registered professional engineer in the State of Texas and National Irrigation Association certified designer for drip/micro, sprinkler and furrow systems.