--- title: Irrigation Education Blog | Water Application description: Water Application | Read all about irrigation.education courses and training on the irrigation.education blog. Learning and training equal expertise. The knowledge you gain will empower you to make the best decisions for your operation. --- [![irrigation-education_logo](https://blog.irrigation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/irrigation-education_logo.png?width=450&height=107&name=irrigation-education_logo.png "irrigation-education_logo")](http://irrigation.education/home) - [Home](http://www.irrigation.education/) - [About Us](http://www.irrigation.education/about) - [Blog](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog) - [Sign Up](https://valmont.csod.com/selfreg/register.aspx?c=irr_irred_self_reg&__hstc=215095496.a36eec866753d1a673917fdb4087adfc.1539097036995.1539110012454.1539112831363.5&__hssc=215095496.20.1539112831363&__hsfp=1694357499) - [Log In](https://valmont.csod.com/client/valmont/grower.aspx?__hstc=215095496.a36eec866753d1a673917fdb4087adfc.1539097036995.1539110012454.1539112831363.5&__hssc=215095496.20.1539112831363&__hsfp=1694357499) - [Contact Us](http://www.irrigation.education/contact) ## [Celebrate Smart Irrigation Month](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/smart-irrigation-month) Posted by [irrigation.education Community](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/author/irrigation-education-community) on Jul 11, 2018 10:47:23 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.irrigation.education/hubfs/IE_Files/IE_Stock_Photography/Lussetto_NE_50.jpg)](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/smart-irrigation-month) **July is Smart Irrigation Month! This initiative from the Irrigation Association is used to promote the social, economic, and environmental benefits of efficient irrigation technologies in landscape, turf, and agricultural irrigation. Optimizing water resources is an extremely important part of irrigation.** [Read More](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/smart-irrigation-month) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/smart-irrigation-month#comments-listing) Topics: [Water Application](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/topic/water-application) ## [How to Prevent Caked Soil](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/how-prevent-caked-soil) Posted by [irrigation.education Community](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/author/irrigation-education-community) on May 29, 2018 11:06:46 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.irrigation.education/hubfs/IE_Files/IE_Blog_Posts/IMG_0222.jpg)](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/how-prevent-caked-soil) **We can learn a lot from our fields. Working with an agronomist is the best way to learn about your soil and crop conditions, and how you can produce the best yields. Here are a few quick tips that you can use to avoid common soil problems, and make your mechanized irrigation more effective.** [Read More](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/how-prevent-caked-soil) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/how-prevent-caked-soil#comments-listing) Topics: [Water Application](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/topic/water-application) ## [4 Irrigation Companies that can Help Your Farm](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/4-irr-companies) Posted by [irrigation.education Community](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/author/irrigation-education-community) on Mar 26, 2018 1:58:47 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.irrigation.education/hubfs/IE_Files/150602_13757.png)](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/4-irr-companies) **Now more than ever, there is a wide range of products available to assist you with your farm operations. Having so many options, and knowing where to start, can be a difficult process. To help you get started, the irrigation.education team created this list of companies that you need to check out! ** [Read More](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/4-irr-companies) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/4-irr-companies#comments-listing) Topics: [Water Application](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/topic/water-application) ## [5 Things You Can Do Every Day to Save Water](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/5-things-you-can-do-every-day-to-save-water) Posted by [irrigation.education Community](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/author/irrigation-education-community) on Jul 21, 2017 11:11:20 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.irrigation.education/hubfs/IE_Files/IE_Blog_Posts/long-pivot.png)](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/5-things-you-can-do-every-day-to-save-water) July is Smart Irrigation Month and our friends at Valley® Irrigation are making sure they use water wisely every month of the year. From irrigating efficiently with variable rate irrigation (VRI) to ensuring consistency with precision corner irrigation technology, Valley is leading the way with water conservation efforts. [Read More](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/5-things-you-can-do-every-day-to-save-water) 15 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/5-things-you-can-do-every-day-to-save-water#comments-listing) Topics: [Water Application](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/topic/water-application) ## [10 Ways to Retrofit Your Pivot](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/10-ways-to-retrofit-your-pivot) Posted by [Nelson Irrigation](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/author/nelson-irrigation) on Jun 21, 2017 9:21:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.irrigation.education/hubfs/IE_Files/IE_Blog_Posts/NelsonRotator_sprinklers_corn_YorkNE_June2012_005_web.jpg)](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/10-ways-to-retrofit-your-pivot) Are you looking for ways to increase yields and improve your irrigation efficiency? Try these tips for better pivot operation. [Read More](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/10-ways-to-retrofit-your-pivot) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/10-ways-to-retrofit-your-pivot#comments-listing) Topics: [Water Application](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/topic/water-application) ## [New University of Nebraska-Lincoln Research Puts VRI on the Map](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/vri-on-the-map) Posted by [irrigation.education Community](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/author/irrigation-education-community) on Nov 21, 2016 9:47:24 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.irrigation.education/hubfs/IE_Files/IE_Blog_Posts/IE%20VRI%20Blog/vrimap.jpg)](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/vri-on-the-map) Generation upon generation of Nebraska farmers have worked to optimize their use of water through irrigation. In recent years, Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI) – which matches the water application rate of center pivots to specific areas of a farmer’s field that need more or less water – has garnered attention as a way to optimize water use and yields. [Read More](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/vri-on-the-map) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/vri-on-the-map#comments-listing) Topics: [Water Application](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/topic/water-application) ## [5 Things Dealers Look at When Designing Your Sprinkler Package](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/5-things-sprinkler-package) Posted by [irrigation.education Community](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/author/irrigation-education-community) on Jul 15, 2016 9:16:09 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.irrigation.education/hubfs/nozzle_size.jpg)](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/5-things-sprinkler-package) There’s an infinite number of options when selecting a sprinkler package, so designing the right one for your field can be tricky. Depending on the type of soil, crop, or climate you’re operating with, your sprinkler package will need to be customized specifically to you.  Here are five things your dealer will typically look at when designing your sprinkler package. [Read More](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/5-things-sprinkler-package) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/5-things-sprinkler-package#comments-listing) Topics: [Water Application](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/topic/water-application) ## [Choose the Right Sprinkler for Your Center Pivot](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/choose-the-right-sprinkler-for-your-center-pivot) Posted by [irrigation.education Community](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/author/irrigation-education-community) on Oct 9, 2015 10:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](http://az276019.vo.msecnd.net/valmontstaging/images/librariesprovider60/blog-posts/pp_a3000cu1_hi-res.jpg)](https://blog.irrigation.education/blog/choose-the-right-sprinkler-for-your-center-pivot) Precise water application is the key to maximizing yields and making the most of your resources. However, choosing the right irrigation sprinkler package for center pivots can be difficult with so many sprinkler options and several external factors to consider. From soil type, crop type, and climate, to individual field characteristics, it’s important to know how each factor may impact your sprinkler selection. 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