As fertilizer prices swing unpredictably, Mazzei VP Jim Lauria argues irrigation systems must be evaluated not just on water uniformity, but on how evenly they...

From California row crops to Washington orchards and Tennessee nurseries, smart irrigation automation is helping growers manage water more precisely while freeing up scarce labor...

Researchers tested ChatGPT-generated irrigation decisions in Nebraska's TAPS farm management competition, finding AI-assisted plots performed competitively with top human-managed systems.

The impact sprinkler, invented by citrus grower Orton Englehart in 1930s Glendora, California, transformed agricultural water delivery and still shapes modern irrigation nearly a century...

Mazzei VP Jim Lauria argues that modern irrigation systems must deliver not just water but nutrients, chemicals and oxygen with the same uniformity — broadening...

Water availability is a significant challenge for growers in California and other dry regions.

Rapid technological advancements are generating mountains of data for growers to use across all aspects of crop planning, including irrigation.

As producers head into the 2026 growing season, there is a consistent theme: irrigation equipment must work efficiently.

OpenET makes satellite-based evapotranspiration data accessible to growers, enabling precise irrigation scheduling, water savings, and improved crop yields.

On-farm reservoirs balance water delivery, improve system efficiency, and capture tailwater—but require strategic design, maintenance, and cost-benefit analysis.