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Irrigation

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Managing irrigation water quality starts with testing and understanding salt content, then tailoring strategies to water source, irrigation method, and crop needs.
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Three irrigation professionals join the IA board for three-year terms, bringing expertise in ag engineering, business leadership, and smart irrigation technology.
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Twelve students received IA scholarships totaling up to $3,000 each for their commitment to water stewardship and innovation in irrigation careers.
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Rainfall variability in the eastern U.S. is forcing growers to adopt irrigation, but outdated water governance systems aren't ready for the shift.
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Trust, training, and communication are critical to aligning manufacturers, dealers, and growers in the irrigation supply chain for long-term success.
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. 
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With government funding restored through September, the irrigation industry looks ahead to potential farm relief, conservation funding, and advocacy priorities for 2026.
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Practical strategies for growers and irrigation professionals facing water scarcity, regulatory pressures, and rising costs—delivered through innovation and collaboration.
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Joe Sanders is the newly appointed executive director of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska.
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As first reported by the Associated Press (AP), elected officials in Arizona are taking steps to limit groundwater use in rural, farming areas.
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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...