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The USDA announced it will expand the Regenerative Pilot Program from $700 million to $1 billion for fiscal year 2027.
NASA is collaborating with international researchers to begin a joint effort to work on the Lunar Agriculture Module-Ground Test Demonstrator.
Agricultural irrigation requires energy and can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, but it also allows growers to produce more on fewer acres
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced enrollment is open for the 2026-2027 Agriculture Risk and Price Loss Coverage program designed to protect producers from declines in crop revenue.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Innovation Campus is receiving a $37 million federal investment to advance a planned agricultural research facility.
Growing up in the eastern lowlands of Bolivia, José L. Chávez, PhD, spent time working on his grandfather’s farm throughout his childhood.
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
The precision pivot
How smart irrigation technology is making growers better water and labor managers
Planning by the drop
With drought coverage at a 3.5-year high, experts explain why uniform system performance, smart scheduling and accessible technology are essential to protecting yield through dry conditions.
Beating the storm
As extreme weather intensifies, experts walk through six steps growers can take to protect critical irrigation infrastructure, from risk assessment to post-disaster documentation.
