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...
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.
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...
As extreme weather intensifies, experts walk through six steps growers can take to protect critical irrigation infrastructure, from risk assessment to post-disaster documentation.
it-icon CURRENT ISSUE DIGITAL EDITION COVER STORY Irrigation and the future of U.S. Agriculture Q&A with NRCS Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt on irrigation, agency modernization...
At Kansas State University (K-State), researchers are testing different technologies to help producers make irrigation decisions as water availability becomes less predictable.
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...