With severe drought descending upon the Midwest and much of the country this year, you might be wondering when the season’s last crop irrigations should take place. When should you stop irrigating? If you turn off the irrigation too soon, you might miss out on test weight and receive lower... View Article
Every year, cotton crops reach their peak flowering period in January. This is a crucial time for maximizing the final product yield and the quality of the fibers, and your cotton irrigation system plays a critical role in the success of your yield. Longer flowering results in more cotton bolls... View Article
The team at Reinke Manufacturing Co., Inc. is pleased to strive every day to fulfill its mission of exceeding its customers’ expectations of quality, service and innovation in irrigation products and services. For years, the company has been a go-to source for center pivots, lateral moving equipment, water applications, parts... View Article
Agriculture accounts for approximately 70 percent of the world’s water use; however, cotton production only accounts for about 3 percent of that. Although cotton doesn’t use up that much water, farmers, scientists and irrigation system manufacturers are doing all they can to conserve water. Continue reading to learn more about... View Article
Whether they’re growing fruit, vegetables, cotton or any other crop, every farmer knows the importance of irrigation and having a properly-working irrigation system. But what some folks don’t realize is that irrigation still matters after August. If you don’t know much about late-season crop irrigation, keep reading. This post will... View Article