The impact sprinkler, invented by citrus grower Orton Englehart in 1930s Glendora, California, transformed agricultural water delivery and still shapes modern irrigation nearly a century...

IA policy director Andrew Morris identifies four policy developments giving irrigation professionals more planning certainty: USDA funding, farm relief, EQIP baseline increases and tax provisions.

Flow meters, pressure sensors and telemetry are giving center pivot growers real-time visibility into water use — but the experts say regular maintenance and uniformity...

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...

The IA recognizes innovation and announces the 2026 show heads to Las Vegas

By paring classroom learning with industry access, E3 supports the next generation of irrigation professionals.

Economist Renata Rimšaitė examines how crop diversification can reduce irrigation risk and stabilize farm income, while noting the real barriers growers face in making the...

Mazzei VP Jim Lauria argues that modern irrigation systems must deliver not just water but nutrients, chemicals and oxygen with the same uniformity — broadening...

IA CEO Natasha Rankin highlights the spring season focus on innovation, block irrigation technology, center pivot data tools and EQIP policy advocacy.

Water availability is a significant challenge for growers in California and other dry regions.