Irrigating Annual Forages in a Dry Year: Establishing Stands and Maximizing Yield with Limited Water

June 15, 2026

Irrigating Annual Forages in a Dry Year: Establishing Stands and Maximizing Yield with Limited Water

By: Steve Melvin - Extension Educator Irrigated Cropping Systems

Sprinkler watering summer annuals on a pivot
Annual forages can help fill forage gaps in dry years, but irrigation timing matters — especially during stand establishment and early vegetative growth. Learn how to make limited water go further this season. Photo credit: Shutterstock

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