Hasta Farms Case Study

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Overview: Hasta Farms, located in Dumas, Texas, operates on 8500 acres primarily cultivating corn. The farm aims to maximize water usage efficiency using Senninger LDN UP3 Bubbler systems and conservation tillage practices to reduce evaporation and wind-drift losses while maintaining high yields with less water consumption.

Specifications:

Size of Operation: 8500 acres
Crop: Primarily Corn
Product: Senninger LDN UP3 Bubbler
Spacing: 30 inches between nozzles
Flow Rate: 2.8 gallons per minute per acre
Soil Type: Sandy clay loam

Problem: Persistent drought conditions in the Texas panhandle have led to increased reliance on the Ogallala Aquifer, which is being depleted. The semi-arid conditions contribute to water loss through evaporation before it reaches the soil, and soil overheating and cracking further hinder effective water channeling to crop roots.

Solution: The LDN UP3 Bubbler system deposits water directly into furrow basins, minimizing evaporation and wind-drift losses. With 30-inch spacing, the system irrigates with 95 to 98% efficiency, allowing more water to reach the soil surface compared to conventional spray nozzles. The system's design prevents foliage wetting and promotes lateral water movement, ensuring uniform soil soaking for germination.

Results: The installation of LDN UP3 Bubbler nozzles on 22 pivots at 18 inches above the soil with 30-inch spacing has minimized evaporation and wind-drift losses. The ultra-low flow rate of 2.8 gpm per acre, combined with leaving crop residue on the fields, helps preserve moisture and protect the soil from drying out and overheating.

Conclusion: By implementing the LDN UP3 Bubbler system and conservation tillage practices, Hasta Farms has effectively addressed water scarcity challenges, enhancing water use efficiency and maintaining crop yields despite adverse climatic conditions.

Catalog excerpts

Close Spacing Case Study: Hasta Farms Senninger Irrigation’s Bubbler pad gently deposits water directly into the furrow basins, to minimize evaporation and wind-drift losses. LOCATION: Hasta Farms, Dumas, Texas SIZE OF OPERATION: 8500 Acres GOAL: Maximize water usage with a combination of LEPA (Low Energy Precision Application) LDN bubbler pads and conservation tillage practices. Reduce evaporation, prevent wind-drift losses and maintain high yields with less water consumption

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The Problem Harold Grall, owner of Hasta Farms, is concerned about water availability in the Texas panhandle. Persistent drought conditions in the area have lead farmers to pump more water from the Ogallala Aquifer, hastening the depletion of this key water supply. In 2013, farmers only saw 3.18 to 4.7 inches of rainfall the entire year, which means most of them depended almost solely on the aquifer to maintain soil-moisture. Harold Grall, Owner of Hasta Farms The semi-arid conditions in the area also increase the likelihood of water loss due to evaporation. Water is prone to evaporating before...

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