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Across the Colorado River Basin, millions of dollars have flowed toward paying farmers to fallow their fields.
A practical path for irrigation upgrades
Capital is a constant barrier many growers encounter when considering the transition to an efficient irrigation system.
LegislativeUpdate_Fall25
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Pro-growth tax policies and efficient irrigation technology work together to support both agricultural productivity and food affordability, creating a water-smart system that benefits farms and...
MDA awarded $11.16M to advance irrigation efficiency across Minnesota
The five-year initiative builds on $3.5 million awarded in 2021 and will scale precision irrigation technologies, improve nitrogen management, and protect groundwater quality.
Farmers Irrigation District urges conservation amid severe drought
The district warns that users on the Highline system may experience fluctuating flows when demand outpaces supply.
Ninth Circuit clarifies Clean Water Act irrigated return flows exemption
The court found the term “entirely” in the statute ambiguous and interpreted it to exclude only added point sources unrelated to crop production.
529 savings now apply to professional credentials
The change allows workers and families to pay for credentialing costs—such as exam fees and related expenses—using 529 funds for the first time.
tariff impacts
This article looks at data on imports and analyzes potential impacts from recent tariff news.
NiagraIrrigationUpgrades
Officials say the funding will expand and modernize pipelines, with the goal of getting “shovels in the ground” as soon as possible.
LegislativeUpdate_Summer25
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Building strategic relationships with policymakers is essential for advancing irrigation industry interests and promoting water-efficient agriculture.