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Irrigation

Congress continues to work on efforts to implement his agenda aimed at moving the country past the COVID pandemic with the goal of setting the United States economy on stable footing. This work has centered on two separate but closely intermingled efforts, the first of which is an approximately $1 trillion infrastructure package.

A reopened government and looking ahead to what’s next for irrigated agriculture

January 28, 2026

Feature

With government funding restored through September, the irrigation industry looks ahead to potential farm relief, conservation funding, and advocacy priorities for 2026.

Government/Policy Irrigation

Practical solutions for a changing landscape

January 28, 2026

Feature

Practical strategies for growers and irrigation professionals facing water scarcity, regulatory pressures, and rising costs—delivered through innovation and collaboration.

Irrigation Policy

The Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute announces new executive director

January 15, 2026

Joe Sanders is the newly appointed executive director of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska.

Water Irrigation

Arizona regulates groundwater use in rural areas

January 15, 2026

As first reported by the Associated Press (AP), elected officials in Arizona are taking steps to limit groundwater use in rural, farming areas.

Irrigation Government/Policy

Meet Michael Roberts, IA’s new president

January 15, 2026

With a career shaped by service, education and innovation, Rain Bird Vice President Michael Roberts, PhD, brings a future-focused perspective to his role as president...

Irrigation

SUSTAINS could scale regenerative farming — But direct farmer partnerships still matter

January 13, 2026

USDA’s new Regenerative Agriculture Initiative, backed by $1 billion through EQIP, CSP, and CTA marks the federal government’s largest soil-health investment in years.

Sustainability Irrigation