Soil moisture sensors and other devices are used to manage irrigation by many irrigators. The networks provide growers and crop consultants irrigation management and scheduling information as influenced by climatic conditions the previous day. Some crop consultants have their own automated weather stations, too. Deficit high frequency irrigation, especially of cotton, has been researched and is being rapidly adopted. Computerized irrigation system control panels compliment the procedure.
Flow meters provide accurate information to both design and manage irrigation systems.
Flow measurements helps plan acreages of various crops to plant, depending on water use characteristics and seasonal requirements. They are used to monitor irrigation wells and pump performance. Irrigation pumping plant efficiency tests are made to identify pump and power unit performance and efficiency to manage irrigation costs. Written and oral educational information is used to improve irrigation management technology, skills and to evaluate economics. Also, they hold water applied by center pivot systems within the appropriate vicinity of plants.