Spring 2025
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News

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Podcasts offer a convenient way to keep up with market trends, policy changes, and technological advancements.
Bonus depreciation
The current target for passing new tax legislation, which could include extending 100% bonus depreciation, is July 4, 2025.  
Fischer reintroduces precision ag package with bipartisan support
Senator Deb Fischer reintroduced a sweeping legislative package aimed at expanding the adoption of precision agriculture across the country.
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The IA has continued to engage with state legislative efforts and regulatory proceedings that would require all new irrigation controllers to be WaterSense labeled.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center projects worsening drought conditions across much of the western and central U.S. through July 2025
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A coalition of regional leaders across public, private and agricultural sectors is calling on the Washington State Legislature to approve $45 million in funding for the EL 22.1 Surface Water Irrigation Project. 
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

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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.
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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.
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Galileo CupWheel
Galileo Airless Pivot Tires optimize irrigation pivot performance, reducing soil compaction and erosion while enhancing traction and flotation.
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Delta-T Devices
A powerful multi-parameter soil sensor for growers and irrigation system integrators.
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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.
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In the Magazine

Low DU = dollars unevenly applied

A look at distribution uniformity in the case of almonds in California

Navigating policy shifts

With shifting trade policies and federal funding challenges, growers have faced an unpredictable policy landscape so far in 2025

The Cost of Inefficient Irrigation

How poor DU wastes energy and can contribute to soil degradation, water pollution and more