“The sprinkler package on your center pivot is the most important component of the system” says Josh Wolter, CID (Certified Irrigation Designer) at Michigan Valley Irrigation. It determines the efficiency and gallons per minute per acre applied to the field. It also determines droplet size and pattern that can be key to uniformity, wind drift and soil compaction. Because of its location at the end of the system, acting as the emitter, the tips are subject to wear, even though they may appear to be functioning properly. There are many reasons to pay attention to this critical component, and the cost is very minor compared to the rest of your system…