NASA is collaborating with international researchers to begin a joint effort to work on the Lunar Agriculture Module-Ground Test Demonstrator.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Irrigation Water Management Lab is helping western Nebraska producers evaluate irrigation technologies under real-world field conditions before investing in them.

Industry leaders advocate for agricultural irrigation as essential infrastructure amid water scarcity, policy pressures, and growing food demands.

Researchers explore how irrigation innovation balances agricultural efficiency with sustainability as water resources become increasingly scarce.

Healthy soils with strong aggregates and higher organic matter can hold 5,300 more gallons of water per acre, improving irrigation efficiency.

The project will also include an outreach component, sharing findings through webinars and direct engagement with farmers to spur adoption.

This pilot program is initially available to a select group of cotton growers in Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi. 

The report highlights the importance of planning for future demand as new industrial developments may increase the need for water.

The goal of WATA is to provide practical solutions to enhance water efficiency in agricultural practices.

Two recently published studies from Nebraska provide insights into sustainable water and agricultural management.