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Joe Sanders is the newly appointed executive director of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska.
As first reported by the Associated Press (AP), elected officials in Arizona are taking steps to limit groundwater use in rural, farming areas.
With a career shaped by service, education and innovation, Rain Bird Vice President Michael Roberts, PhD, brings a future-focused perspective to his role as president of the Irrigation Association.
USDA’s new Regenerative Agriculture Initiative, backed by $1 billion through EQIP, CSP, and CTA marks the federal government’s largest soil-health investment in years.
The upgrades focus on center pivots, pressurized pipelines and monitoring to cut losses and operating costs.
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
IPEX USA LLC
IPEX Pressure-Rated Irrigation Pipe & Fittings are designed to withstand various soil conditions and climates. Constructed from durable PVC, both SDR-21 and SDR-26 systems are available to suit a variety of applications.
Westlake Pipe & Fittings
Westlake Pipe & Fittings' Solvent Weld SDR 35 Sewer Fittings are a fully integrated PVC fittings line and ideal for surface, area, yard and landscape drainage applications.
Franklin Electric
Growers have been persevering for generations, and Franklin Electric is right there beside them. Its wide array of pumps, motors and controls are made to reliably cover every inch of every acre for years to come.
Galileo CupWheel
Galileo Airless Pivot Tires optimize irrigation pivot performance, reducing soil compaction and erosion while enhancing traction and flotation.
Delta-T Devices
A powerful multi-parameter soil sensor for growers and irrigation system integrators.
Tempo Communications
Designed to lead the market in lightweight ultra-durable locators, the 521E quickly and accurately finds buried wires, irrigation valve solenoids and faults in control cables.
In the Magazine
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Amplifying the value of irrigation
Industry leaders advocate for agricultural irrigation as essential infrastructure amid water scarcity, policy pressures, and growing food demands
Toward a sustainable future
Researchers explore how irrigation innovation balances agricultural efficiency with sustainability as water resources become increasingly scarce
