Energy management VFDS


It’s all about efficiency


By Wade Sikkink


Pumping costs are one of the largest expenses irrigators face.


Managing those costs for efficiency can have a big impact on the bottom line.


24 Irrigation TODAY | October 2018 improving their efficiency. W


This often means investing in technology. For example, a variable rate planter optimizes the seed population to ensure the maximum yield can be achieved per acre. Irrigators face large expenses related to pumping costs, and managing those costs for efficiency can have a big impact on their bottom line.


The growth in precision ag has brought many opportunities for growers to use new technologies to improve their farming operations. These technologies may help growers improve yields, reduce input costs or both. Precision ag means using the right inputs at the right time in the right amount. It’s all about efficiency.


(Above) A corner system similar to the example


described on p. 25 . (Above, right) VRI in use. Photo credit: Lindsay


atching input costs and managing for efficiency are on the mind of every grower these days. Crop prices have been off their peak for years, and many growers are focused on improving their profitability through


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