Irrigation, Soil and Water
How much yield benefit do we get from irrigation in Mississippi?
Any yield response depends on the management and timeliness of the irrigation. The following table displays accepted yield data for the major irrigated crops in Mississippi.
| Accepted Yield Responses By Crop | |
|---|---|
| Cotton | 180 pounds of lint |
| Corn | 50 to 180 (Average MS Yield is 90 bushels.) |
| Soybeans | 15 bushels. |
| Grain Sorghum | No good data. |