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Dates of Upcoming Irrigation Basics Workshops
Hands-on instruction

"Irrigation Basics for Landscape Contractors" workshops are scheduled throughout the year, as the need arises, to prepare individuals for taking the licensing exam. The course is optional but is HIGHLY recommended and has been very usefull for individuals seeking their Irrigation Contractor's license. Workshops will be held in Baton Rouge on November 9-10, 2011; March 14-15, 2012; June 6-7, 2012; and November 7-8, 2012.

Distinguished and Rising Star Alumni Submission Form
The LSU Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department's alumni nomination form for the Distinguished and Rising Star Alumni awards.

New Concepts in Lift Attachments for Tractors and Combines
New Concepts in Lift Attachments for Tractors and Combines
This technical report prepared by the Breaking New Ground Resource Center at Purdue University details important aspects and considerations on lift attachments for tractors and combines.
Tractor Lift
Kentucky AgriAbility
This article details instructions on how to build a tractor lift. It was prepared by the AgrAbility project at Kentucky.
What Is Soil Electrical Conductivity?
soil electrical conductivity
Learn what soil conductivity is and why measurements of soil conductivity can be beneficial in precision agricultural systems. (PDF format only)
Common Farm Machine Hazards II
Continuation of the description of common machine hazards and how to recognize them.
Micro-Irrigation
micro-irrigation
This presentation discusses the equipment and design methodology for landscape micro- or drip-irrigation systems.
Irrigation Basics for Irrigation Landscape Contractors
This series of presentations discusses the basic information needed by landscape contractors to design and install quality irrigation systems.
Irrigation Wiring
irrigation wiring
This presentation discusses concepts needed to select and design wiring systems to operate irrigation valves and controllers.
Backflow Control
Backflow Control
This presentation discusses the necessary equipment to prevent backflows and cross-connections of various water sources.
Effective Design Concepts
effective design concepts
This presentation discusses many concepts and ideas that should be considered when disigning landscape irrigation systems.
Soil, Plant & Water Relationships
Soil, Plant & Water Relationships
This presentation discusses the relationship between soil and plants in landscape irrigation management and design.