Irrigation, Crop, and Soil Management Impacts on Water Use in Pivots/Laterals

Authors

Tejinder Singh
Matt Yost, Utah State UniversityFollow
Masoumeh Hashemi, Utah State UniversityFollow
Burdette Barker, Utah State UniversityFollow
Cheyenne Reid, Utah State UniversityFollow
Rebekah E. Iverson, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

2-12-2026

First Page

1

Last Page

9

Abstract

In this fact sheet, we describe evapotranspiration (ET), introduce a new tool, the soil moisture evapotranspiration (SMET) model, and share results from multi-year trials across Utah evaluating different center-pivot irrigation technologies, deficit irrigation strategies, crop types, drought-tolerant crop genetics, and conservation agriculture practices. These findings highlight how Utah growers can improve water productivity and maintain profitable production under limited water supplies.

Recommended Citation

Singh, T., Yost, M., Hashemi, M., Barker, B., Reid, C., & Iverson, R. (2026). Irrigation, crop, and soil management impacts on water use in pivots/laterals. Utah State University Extension.