An increasing number of farms use drip irrigation systems designed to deliver water from a feed hose or pipe through tubing/tape that deliver water directly to the plants' root zone by slowly ...

Most specialty crop farmers in Minnesota operate on a relatively small scale (less than 50 acres) and thus rely on either drip irrigation or overhead sprinklers. Information about larger-scale ...

Irrigation is critical for successful strawberry production in the Upper Midwest. Growers can choose between drip tape and overhead sprinklers, or use a combination. There are pros and cons of each ...

To get started with drip irrigation, Selvey says many big-box stores and garden centers have drip tape or hoses that are easy to assemble, even if you are new to gardening. Read more: Does ...