Irrigation Water Management Research

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).

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