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The U.S. Department of Agriculture opened nominations for Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committees on June 16, 2026.
New research from the University of Maryland shows irrigation needs for soybean crops on the Eastern Shore will quadruple in the coming decades during the hottest summer months.
Small-scale and urban farms across Ohio and the Great Lakes region are increasingly using high tunnels to extend the growing season and improve crop production.
In the Great Plains and parts of the Midwest, drought doesn’t always arrive as a dramatic headline.
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.
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Women’s Leadership Committee released a new study conducted in collaboration with JBS and CoBank.
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
IPEX USA LLC
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Westlake Pipe & Fittings
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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.
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
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.
