News
Oklahoma State University’s Irrigation Research Laboratory in the department of biosystems and agricultural engineering is recruiting a PhD student to lead the field and modeling work on a new three-year, externally funded research project.
Researchers at the University of Idaho have received funds through a rapid response grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop free tools for agricultural irrigators.
When Roric Paulman, producer and owner of Paulman Farms, located just south of Sutherland, Nebraska, joined the NASA Acres Farm Innovation Ambassador Team, the role included a tour of the Goddard Space Flight Center.
At climate events and corporate sustainability forums, conversations around short-lived greenhouse gases are gaining momentum.
The AgTech Breakthrough Awards program has selected Reinke’s E3 Pivot as the “Innovation of the Year” award winner.
Each year, the Irrigation Association’s Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra Scholarship program recognizes a group of exceptional students whose passion, dedication and potential reflect a bright future for the irrigation industry.
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