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New research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is giving producers a way to reduce water usage while maintaining, or even improving, profitability.
The Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI) announced that its researchers recently published results from “Irrigated agriculture in the United States: Current status and future frontiers” in Agricultural Water Management.
Peak irrigation season is underway and widespread drought conditions across multiple regions of the U.S. are prompting new restrictions on outdoor water use while also unlocking federal relief for agricultural producers.
Irrigation is becoming a limiting factor, not just a management decision, for growers across parts of the U.S., and early-season shortages are forcing difficult tradeoffs.
The USDA released its Prospective Plantings report, which highlights farmers’ principal crop planting plans for 2026.
Farmer sentiment showed signs of improvement in March, even as concerns about rising input costs continue to weigh on outlooks for the 2026 growing season.
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Precision perfected
Modern automated block irrigation is transforming vineyards and orchards with smart valves, real-time sensing and AI guidance — helping growers optimize water, labor and yield quality.
Federal policy spotlight
Breaking down the EQIP landscape for 2026: new funding levels under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and four key factors that will shape irrigators’ success.
Every inch counts
Flow meters, pressure sensors and telemetry are giving center pivot growers real-time visibility into water use, but the experts say regular maintenance and uniformity basics matter just as much.
