UGA SIRP

State-of-the-art UGA irrigation research and education center focusing on precision irrigation and precision agriculture

[UGA SIRP @StriplingPark]

Food for Thought on ways to save water, save fuel & protect yield.
1. Observe systems-fix leaks, worn gaskets, and broken sprinklers.
2. Use end‑gun shutoffs to avoid watering non‑crop areas.
3. Use a scheduling tool and perform uniformity tests to ensure water is applied evenly.

[UGA SIRP @StriplingPark]

We are excited to invite to the Irrigation Expo 2026!
We hope you can make it.

[UGA SIRP @StriplingPark]

With much of Georgia facing severe to exceptional drought, irrigation water management is more critical than ever.

[NWS Atlanta @NWSAtlanta]

Did you know that Georgia is currently in its worst drought in nearly 10 years? The latest Drought Monitor shows 80% of Georgia in at least Severe Drought. Check out this graphic to see how this compares to other big Georgia droughts in the last 20 years. #gawx #GeorgiaDrought

[UGA SIRP @StriplingPark]

Getting ready! Checking and flushing our systems at the Park 🔎🛠️!
Thanks to BJ, Kyle and Daryl.

More information here: https://t.co/90C30uM519

Next stop: Uniformity tests 🗒️

[UGA SIRP @StriplingPark]

I came across an article on @irrigationtoday that really caught my attention — especially with the work we do in irrigation research. Check it out.

Public Outreach: Amplifying the Value of Irrigation
https://t.co/HWw2iOrl7G

[UGA SIRP @StriplingPark]

Last cotton field at the Park! Next stop: Cover crops.

[UGA SIRP @StriplingPark]

Check out the Extension Precision Ag & Irrigation blog post about the Floridan Aquifer Status for Drought-Restricted Permit Holders.

As of last Friday, the Floridan Aquifer Status was red.
Link:
https://t.co/DvCbtnWdv3

[UGA SIRP @StriplingPark]

Floridan Aquifer Status! Levels in the Floridan Aquifer are low and at least two of the monitoring wells has dropped below the drought threshold. Check the link below for more information and updates.
https://t.co/wE2nBMN34v

[UGA SIRP @StriplingPark]

Late summer view at the Park. Look closely and you will see our VRI systems at work 👀—they help us manage water efficiently.
@UGA_CollegeofAg

[UGA SIRP @StriplingPark]

Big thanks to everyone who joined us for our 2025 Field Day! Special thanks to our faculty, graduate students, sponsors, and our team—and to our deans, Dr. Nick Place (keynote speaker), Dr. Harsha Thippareddi, and Dr. Rami Dalloul—for their visit and support.

[UGA SIRP @StriplingPark]

Join us for a Field Day at the Stripling Irrigation Research Park! Come and see what we are doing to manage irrigation efficiently!

[UGA Agricultural & Environmental Sciences @UGA_CollegeofAg]

July is Smart Irrigation Month, and our experts have been testing the CropFit app. When compared to the UGA Extension checkbook method, CropFit consistently resulted in using significantly less irrigation water while producing higher yields. 🔗 https://t.co/YdiJcqHeTy

[UGA SIRP @StriplingPark]

Campers learned and had fun!

[UGA SIRP @StriplingPark]

Yesterday, we hosted our 18th 4H2O Camp at the Park — it was amazing! Thank you to all our speakers and partners for making this possible.
Mitchell County Extension Office, Mitchell County Farm Bureau, @FlintRiverSWCD, @GTriangle_RCD, @USDA_NRCS, @ChehawPark, and @Georgia4H

[Bob Kemerait @bobkemerait]

First report of southern rust in GA in 2025; SW corner of Seminole Co not far from where found in Jackson Co FL. Corn now at soft dough stage. Corn in extreme SW GA should be protected with fungicide at VT and beyond. Weather very favorable. UGA ext

[UGA SIRP @StriplingPark]

Students from the UGA Field Program in Ecological Solving visited the Park! Big thanks to Mr. Murray Campbell, BJ Washington & Kyle Matthews for their help. Students learned about the conservation efforts in the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee River Basin.

[UGA SIRP @StriplingPark]

Cotton research under a center pivot at the Park! @bobkemerait
@UGA_CollegeofAg

[UGA SIRP @StriplingPark]

Excited to see our students installing soil moisture sensors to schedule irrigation at the Park!
Dr. Vellidis, Dr. Sintim and Dr. Porter (@WesleyMPorter)

[UGA SIRP @StriplingPark]

The Attapulgus Research and Education Center has an opening for an Ag Specialist to join their team.

Link to the position: https://t.co/Z4FhliAsA8

Note: Interested individuals must use the “Apply for this job” link on the website to apply online.

[UGA SIRP @StriplingPark]

Happy to host the Master Irrigator Program at the Park!
@WesleyMPorter @ped1785
@UGAExtension