Irrigation Seminars

Monday, Nov. 5, 12:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. 

Once again, the Education Conference offers irrigation seminars, providing certified professionals more opportunities to earn CEUs at the event. With all new topics for 2012, these one-hour seminars are designed to reinforce irrigation industry best practices and will be delivered in two tracks – one for agricultural interests and one for landscape and golf interests. Certified professionals will earn one CEU per each one-hour seminar attended.

Irrigation Seminars are included in full registration. 

Seminars are listed in the order they will be given during their designated track. 

Agricultural Irrigation Track 

Considerations When Using a Center Pivot System for Chemigation 

Monday, Nov. 5, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Equipment required to ensure safe and accurate chemical application through center pivot irrigation systems will be addressed in this seminar along with the techniques that can be used to account for varying area of coverage (flow rate) created by end guns and corner watering systems.

Ensuring Efficiency for Moving Sprinkler Irrigation Systems 

Monday, Nov. 5, 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

This seminar will address efficient crop management with sprinkler irrigation systems, including factors related to assessing field and water supply characteristics and selecting proper pump sizes and sprinkler packages. 

Irrigation Scheduling by ET and Soil Water Sensing 

Monday, Nov. 5, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Learn about irrigation scheduling using soil water sensors and evapotranspiration. Discussion will include the pros and cons of these complementary methods.

Microirrigation Design Tool 

Monday, Nov. 5, 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service has developed a design tool that can accommodate a range of soils, crops, topography, field sizes and microirrigation types. This session will address ways in which this tool that can be used for initial design as well as evaluating third-party designs for compliance with NRCS criteria.

Retrofitting Agricultural Pumps With VFD Controls 

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

An overview of how variable frequency drives function and the benefits, concerns and return on investment of applying this technology to agricultural pumping systems.

Solutions for Maximizing Irrigated Areas Using Moving Sprinkler Systems 

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

With all of the benefits of mechanized irrigation, one of the challenges has been irrigating 95 percent or more of a particular field. This seminar will explore various economical solutions to maximize the irrigated area, increase the overall yield and simplify management considerations.

Technology Applications in Mechanized Agriculture Irrigation 

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

This seminar will explore the technology advances in mechanized agriculture irrigation including PC controls, telemetry, GPS monitoring and guidance and remote controls. 

Economics of Irrigation 

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

This seminar will provide an overview of all of the considerations that need to be accounted for when selecting equipment that will provide the best return on investment.

Landscape Irrigation Track 

Do's and Don'ts of Backflow Prevention Devices 

Monday, Nov. 5, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Many projects are becoming more complicated with multiple sources of water and points of connection. Do you know how to protect the water sources? Come and listen to subject matter experts.

Estimating Landscape Plant Water Use 

Monday, Nov. 5, 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

There are many factors that influence plant growth in the urban environment. This session will provide guidance on methods to better estimate plant water use.

HDPE vs. PVC Piping for Irrigation Systems: Facts and Fiction 

Monday, Nov. 5, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

This session will explore some of the myths and facts comparing the appropriate uses of HDPE pipe and PVC pipe for irrigation systems.

Automating Water Flow Measurements With Sensors 

Monday, Nov. 5, 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Measuring flow and water usage is critical to managing water resources. This session will explore the appropriate use of flow sensors.

Treating Alternative Water for Irrigation 

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Learn about various ways to treat alternative water so it can be used for irrigation systems. With the many codes in place today, this session is a must for irrigation professionals.

Catchment Systems for Alternate Water Sources 

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

This session will be led by an American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association representative who will introduce the many types of storage tanks available that enable the use of alternative water for irrigation.

Two-Wire Control Systems: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly 

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Two-wire control systems have many advantages, but also bring with them many challenges. Come and learn what it takes to have a successful installation.

Reclaimed Water for Irrigation 

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Reclaimed water is growing in popularity as a water source for irrigation. Understanding water quality is essential for irrigation professionals. Join in this discussion to learn about water quality and how it can impact people and plants.

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