Total daily water use of all crops grown in our region are available by clicking on the "Evapotranspiration, Rain and Groundwater Levels" link near the bottom of this page. The link shows daily evapotranspiration (ET) data since the beginning of the spring for all growth stages of corn, soybeans, wheat, potatoes and other crops. The ET data can be a useful irrigation scheduling tool as we enter summer months; the estiates come from three URNRD-owned weather stations.

The URNRD's meter automation project that will allow farmers to see their water usage and remaining allocation in real time is set to resume this fall. URNRD technicians plan to install at least 420 digital meter heads and antennaes on existing flow meters over the fall, winter and early spring. Thus far, about 1,300 of the district's 3,300 meters have been converted. The $2.3 million project will be 90% funded by state and federal grants secured by the URNRD.

Applications are now being accepted for cost share on soil-moisture probes for 2024.

Find the appliation HERE.