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Agricultural irrigation certification validates professional expertise in water management, providing specialized knowledge for crop-specific irrigation needs.
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Smart irrigation transforms agriculture through data-driven water management, delivering cost savings and operational resilience while protecting resources.
OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook projects rising demand and emissions pressure through 2034
Calorie intake from animal-source foods in low-income countries will remain well below FAO’s healthy diet benchmark of 300 kcals/day.
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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.
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At the California Irrigation Institute conference, Irrigation Association CEO Natasha Rankin highlights the importance of public education, regional policy approaches, and cross-industry collaboration to advance...
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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Protect Small Business from Excessive Paperwork Act, H.R. 736, in a bipartisan vote.
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Agricultural community faces mounting challenges as farm income declines and irrigation practices shift nationwide.
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As policymakers plot the path forward for the 2024 Farm Bill, the stakes are high for farmers, consumers and the agricultural industry.
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A coalition, including the Irrigation Association, urges USDA’s NRCS to simplify and maintain key irrigation practices on Climate-Smart list.
November 13, 2022, Brazil. In this photo illustration, the U.S.
The CTA requires small businesses with 20 or fewer employees or $5 million or less in revenues to report beneficial owners to the FinCEN.