The USDA has given farmers more time to apply for Stages 1 and 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) for eligible crop losses from natural disasters in 2023 and 2024.
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 Irrigation Association announced its 2026 award recipients, recognizing individuals and projects advancing irrigation technology, education and water efficiency.
New insights from Komet Irrigation’s Agritechnica survey reveal a shift in how agricultural irrigators and related professionals think about irrigation investments today.
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Irrigation Water Management Lab is helping western Nebraska producers evaluate irrigation technologies under real-world field conditions before investing in them.
As drought, shifting rainfall patterns and tightening water supplies reshape U.S. agricultural water use, researchers, growers and policymakers need current, region-specific information to guide long-term decisions.
IA CEO Natasha Rankin marks Smart Irrigation Month by highlighting how precision irrigation and data-driven decisions are strengthening both productivity and stewardship.
IA's Andrew Morris outlines three advocacy priorities shaping irrigation's future: the 2026 Farm Bill, USMCA trade stability and a new NRCS technical-services partnership.
The "use it or lose it" water rights principle discourages conservation among Western farmers. Economist Renata Rimšaitė examines reform efforts and the trust barriers that remain.
As fertilizer prices swing unpredictably, Mazzei VP Jim Lauria argues irrigation systems must be evaluated not just on water uniformity, but on how evenly they deliver fertilizers and nutrients through fertigation.
