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).