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Irrigation Management Program

July 16, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Free

This year’s Irrigation Management Program in Monte Alto will focus on challenges and opportunities for system modernization. The educational program will also highlight improving efficiency within irrigation districts and farms in the Rio Grande Valley.

Topics include:

  • Efforts to improve efficiency and capabilities of the Rio Grande Center for Ag Water Efficiency
  • Benefits of converting small irrigation canals to pipelines
  • Salinity management options for irrigators
  • Approaches implemented in the field and lessons learned for an ongoing cotton irrigation demonstration project
  • Updates on the recent Texas Legislative session
  • Financial programs available to improve irrigation infrastructure within the districts and on farms
  • Additional resources available to water districts and farmers

Lunch will be provided and sponsored by Texas Regional Bank. Preregistration is requested by July 8th and can be found HERE.

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Details

Date:
July 16, 2019
Time:
8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
http://twri.tamu.edu/irrigation

Venue

Rio Farms Inc.
25601 N. Farm-to-Market Road 88
Monte Alto, Texas 78538
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