Kevin Heflin – Assistant Research Scientist
Program Highlights (1980-present):
- Irrigation research (w/Howell, Schneider, New).
- World-class lysimeters, Bushland.
- Center pivot irrigation — low pressure (20 vs. 90 psi).
- Lower water use (6 vs. 11 gpm/ac).
- EvapoTranspiration (ET) Network — High and Rolling Plains
- Irrigation scheduling & water conservation.
- Enhanced web site development.
- State task force, TAMUS ET Networks, database & modeling.
- Tillage & Precision Agriculture Practices
- Precision Agriculture coordinator, 3 years.
- Irrigation and fertility research, NPRF.
- Variable rate irrigation (VRI) feasibility and development for center pivot irrigation systems.
- Outreach to consultants and producers.
- Panhandle Regional Water Planning (S.B. 1)
- Regional ET based method for accurate irrigation water demand estimates.
- Developed statewide irrigation water use estimation model (TWDB).