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Irrigation

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Mazzei VP Jim Lauria argues that modern irrigation systems must deliver not just water but nutrients, chemicals and oxygen with the same uniformity — broadening...
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IA CEO Natasha Rankin highlights the spring season focus on innovation, block irrigation technology, center pivot data tools and EQIP policy advocacy.
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Water availability is a significant challenge for growers in California and other dry regions.
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Rice feeds more than half the world’s population and underpins rural livelihoods across Asia, the Americas and parts of Europe.
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PepsiCo celebrates reaching its goal of 100% water replenishment in high water-risk areas.
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The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced an $889 million investment to strengthen water infrastructure across the western United States, targeting projects that expand...
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During the annual Irrigation Association Advocacy Summit, March 10-12, 2026, the IA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, expanding...
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New research from Nationwide shows many farmers remain underprepared for growing operational and market disruptions.
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UC Davis announced an inaugural Advanced School on Microirrigation for Crop Production to run from March 30 to April 3, 2026, bringing practical irrigation training to California for the first time.
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Rapid technological advancements are generating mountains of data for growers to use across all aspects of crop planning, including irrigation.