Recent blog posts

  1. Sharma, V. (2025). Late-season irrigation: Tips for yield protection and water stewardship. University of Minnesota Extension.
  2. Sharma, V. (2025). A look at crop water use trends and what it means for irrigation planning. University of Minnesota Extension.
  3. Sharma, V. (2024). Could adding irrigation to Minnesota corn fields help reduce nitrate losses to groundwater? University of Minnesota Extension.
  4. LaCanne, C., Sharma, V., & Pease, L. (2024). Field Notes focused on irrigation and drainage after a wet year. University of Minnesota Extension.
  5. Sharma, V. (2024). Timing irrigation after a rainy start: Key strategies for farmers. University of Minnesota Extension.
  6. Herbert, T., Sharma, V., & Postel, B. (2024). Improving your irrigation efficiency: Minnesota Irrigator Program (MIP) returns in March. University of Minnesota Extension.
  7. Sharma, V. (2024). Soil moisture sensors for irrigation scheduling. University of Minnesota Extension. 
  8. Sharma, V. (2024). Soil-water basics for irrigation scheduling. University of Minnesota Extension.
  9. Sharma, V., & Flores, A. E. (2023). How do wet and dry years affect corn yield and nitrate leaching under different irrigation and nitrogen management strategies? University of Minnesota Extension.
  10. Sharma, V., & Herbert, T. (2023). Research shows precision irrigation technology can improve irrigation water productivity in corn. University of Minnesota Extension.
  11. Sharma, V., Naeve, S., & Coulter, J. (2023). Early season drought effects on corn and soybean. University of Minnesota Extension.
  12. Peltier, A., Sharma, V., & Fabian, F. (2023). Field Notes: Soil moisture and nitrogen management. University of Minnesota Extension.
  13. Sharma, V., & Fernandez, F. (2023). How to calculate a nitrogen credit from irrigation water? University of Minnesota Extension.
  14. Sharma, V. (2023). Water management strategies to keep in mind while making irrigation decisions. University of Minnesota Extension.
  15. Sharma, V., & Runck, B. (2023). Interested in fine-tuning your irrigation decisions? Try the free online Irrigation Management Assistant (IMA) tool. University of Minnesota Extension.