News
The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and State announced a strengthened commitment under the 1944 Water Treaty that will improve cross-border water management and provide greater certainty for growers who depend on reliable water deliveries from the Rio Grande.
Researchers funded by the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) are developing a new sensing system that helps growers more easily determine when plants need water or nutrients, allowing for strategic irrigation and nutrient application.
As producers head into the 2026 growing season, there is a consistent theme: irrigation equipment must work efficiently.
Most people track major changes in USDA NRCS programs when they’re announced loudly: new funding, new initiatives, new acronyms.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced financial assistance available to growers in Greeley and Wichita counties, Kansas, to improve irrigation efficiency.
Winners of the third season of the CSU-Testing Ag Performance Solutions (CSU-TAPS) Farm Management Competition were announced on Jan. 14, 2026.
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
Quality in question
Managing irrigation water quality starts with testing and understanding salt content, then tailoring strategies to water source, irrigation method, and crop needs.
A balancing act
Deficit irrigation can improve crop quality and conserve water, but requires precise timing, monitoring, and crop-specific knowledge to avoid yield loss.
Rethinking on-farm storage
On-farm reservoirs balance water delivery, improve system efficiency, and capture tailwater—but require strategic design, maintenance, and cost-benefit analysis.
