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Healthy soils with strong aggregates and higher organic matter can hold 5,300 more gallons of water per acre, improving irrigation efficiency.
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Smart irrigation technologies enable farmers to reduce water usage by 20% while maintaining yields through AI, remote monitoring, and precision control systems.
Smart Irrigation Month
Whether you’re working in agriculture, landscape, manufacturing or distribution, you can be part of Smart Irrigation Month.
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Google announced a $4 million investment in two large-scale water replenishment projects in North and South Carolina aimed at improving watershed health and agricultural water...
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New research from Kansas State University suggests that a simple adjustment to center pivot irrigation systems—slowing down the speed—can significantly improve water use efficiency and...
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State and federal partners have committed $45 million to expand surface water delivery in the Columbia Basin.
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Poor distribution uniformity in irrigation systems leads to environmental challenges including soil degradation, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions, requiring proactive strategies to improve efficiency.
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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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Despite a La Niña-esque weather pattern, U.S. drought coverage fell to 38% by late 2024, with improvements in the Northwest and Plains, though persistent dryness...
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Kansas farmers tackle water scarcity through community collaboration, innovative policies, and technology adoption, demonstrating that efficient irrigation practices can maintain profitability while conserving crucial water...