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Research

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Irrigation Today found some of today’s most interesting research projects.
Irrigation Innovation Consortium funds seven irrigation research projects.
Seven irrigation projects were selected through a competitive review process.
Texas AgriLife Award
Texas A&M AgriLife-led team recognized for innovative irrigation system work with Blue Legacy Award.
Money Growth
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an $11.5 million research investment.
Spinach field
Engineers at MIT have transformed spinach plants into sensors that are capable of detecting materials in groundwater.
Poultry farm
Auburn researchers are working to find alternative water resources for irrigating crops.
Indoor-grown lettuce
Research to focus on preventing discoloration in indoor-grown lettuce and yield and leaf quality.
FFAR grant
The Seeding Solutions grant funds research at the University of Minnesota.
WSU irrigation survey
Survey asks for input from irrigators about how water should be managed.
Ag water use
A new study shows that between 1995 and 2010, water use in the United States for agriculture decreased.