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Yakima Basin irrigators face cuts amid worsening water outlook

August 4, 2025

Farmers relying on late-season irrigation—especially for fruit crops—may need to turn to on-farm storage or groundwater if available.

Government/Policy Irrigation

Netafim turns 60

July 21, 2025

To date, Netafim has served more than 8.5 million farmers and irrigated over 10 million hectares of land.

Government/Policy Irrigation

OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook projects rising demand and emissions pressure through 2034

July 21, 2025

Calorie intake from animal-source foods in low-income countries will remain well below FAO’s healthy diet benchmark of 300 kcals/day.

Government/Policy Policy

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IA leaders connect with Nebraska irrigation community

July 21, 2025

The visit concluded with a brief recognition ceremony at the Nebraska State Capitol and meetings with IA member companies and sector leaders.

Irrigation Government/Policy

Reconciliation tax bill signed into law with provisions supporting irrigation industry

July 7, 2025

Among the bill’s tax-focused provisions are several with implications for irrigation professionals and businesses across the sector.

Government/Policy Irrigation

Senate budget reconciliation bill addresses funding for many programs historically included in the Farm Bill

June 23, 2025

This approach of including funding for ag-related programs in reconciliation bills means that the ag and irrigation industries should pay attention to what is in...

Irrigation Government/Policy

House narrowly passes sweeping tax and spending bill, irrigation industry priorities included

May 23, 2025

The bill includes multiple IA-supported provisions in the areas of workforce development, capital investment and business tax relief.

Government/Policy Irrigation

Extension of 100% bonus depreciation could boost agricultural irrigation equipment sales

May 8, 2025

The current target for passing new tax legislation, which could include extending 100% bonus depreciation, is July 4, 2025.

Government/Policy Irrigation

Fischer reintroduces precision ag package with bipartisan support

May 8, 2025

Senator Deb Fischer reintroduced a sweeping legislative package aimed at expanding the adoption of precision agriculture across the country.

Government/Policy Irrigation

Navigating policy shifts

May 8, 2025

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Federal funding uncertainty, trade policy shifts, and conservation program freezes create challenges for farmers making water management decisions amid a complex 2025 policy landscape.

Government/Policy Policy

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