The University of Minnesota Extension will be offering the Minnesota Irrigator Program at the Sherburne History Center in Becker, MN April 2, 9 and 16. Over the past few years, efficient agricultural irrigation has become a hot topic in Minnesota. In regions with sandy soil and limited precipitation, irrigation is a key component of production agriculture. Matching irrigation with crop water use has become more important to maintain profit and maximize groundwater resources. An understanding of the plant-water-soil relationship, proper irrigation system maintenance, and use of irrigation scheduling are just some of the tools irrigators use for cost-effective crop production. If [...]