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Bulletin 1452
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The main objective of this fact sheet is to provide a checklist of what is needed to properly prepare a center pivot or lateral irrigation system for the production season. All of the topics covered apply to both pivot and lateral irrigation systems, but for brevity, only center pivots will be referenced. By using the items in this fact sheet as a guideline for preventative maintenance, most breakdowns during the growing season should be avoided.

Status and Revision History
Published on Jul 18, 2016
Published with Minor Revisions on Feb 11, 2020
Published with Minor Revisions on Apr 27, 2023

Faculty
Wesley Porter Associate Professor, Crop & Soil Sciences Jason Mallard Area Water Agent, Southeast District David Hall County Program Assistant/Water Educator, Southeast District Phillip Edwards Area Water Agent, Southwest District Calvin D. Perry Public Service Associate (retire/rehire), C.M. Stripling Irrigation Research Park

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