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VOL. 2, ISSUE 4 | April 2018
16 FEATURES Pumps & groundwater
11 Where am I on the pump curve? Speed, efficiency & energy consumption
15 Solar power irrigation Is it time to reconsider this option in your operation?
17 We’re civilized people out here. Managing groundwater together in western Kansas
Drones
20 How legal & safe are you?
Legally using a drone requires more than flying it.
22 UAS-based imagery How can technology advances apply to irrigated agriculture?
IN EVERY ISSUE
Editorial message ..............4 Tech corner .....................6 Legislative update .............8 Economy ......................28 Voices from the industry ......31
International trends ...........32 Association news ..............34 Weather outlook ..............36 Industry insights ..............37 Ad index .......................38
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25 Lower pressure for higher efficiency LEPA close spacing irrigation project shows water & energy savings while increasing yields.
27 Smart Irrigation Month Irrigation Technology Tuesday is July 10.
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