Understanding the factors that affect pivot water application performance is important when considering today's technology options. To help in breaking down the decision-making process consider C.R.O.P.S. C-Canopy. R-Radius. O-Outlet Spacing. P-Pressure. S-Soil Intake Rate. Each decision made relating to the way the center pivot operates will affect the performance or uniformity of the water application package itself.

Read the whole article found in Irrigation Today's Summer 2020 issue.