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Improving water efficiency in Kansas

A community-backed approach combined with technological advancements drive more efficient on-farm irrigation

Water scarcity has introduced new challenges and opportunities for growers throughout the country. Without the water necessary to grow crops, farmers are looking at how they can efficiently use the water available to them through advances in technology and partnerships with government agencies and public universities. 


IN THIS ISSUE

    • Editorial message

      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 sustainable water management.

    • Economy

      Rising energy costs in irrigation present challenges for farmers as water scarcity creates a costly cycle, but innovative programs like LEMAs demonstrate sustainable solutions that maintain profitability.

    • Legislative update

      Despite changes in administration and Congress, the irrigation industry faces persistent challenges requiring continued advocacy to ensure sustainable water policy and economic stability.

    • Tech corner

      Smart irrigation combines technology with informed decision-making to ensure water efficiency and sustainability through innovative strategies, collaborative solutions, and distribution uniformity principles.

    • Association news

      Get the latest Irrigation Association updates.

      • Weather outlook

        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 threatens water supplies in key Southwestern watersheds.

FEATURES

Low DU = dollars unevenly applied

A look at distribution uniformity in the case of almonds in California

Specialty Crops
Technology

Navigating policy shifts

With shifting trade policies and federal funding challenges, growers have faced an unpredictable policy landscape so far in 2025

Government/Policy
Policy

The Cost of Inefficient Irrigation

How poor DU wastes energy and can contribute to soil degradation, water pollution and more

Sustainability
Water

Competition context

Combining remote sensing with field observations helped pinpoint an irrigation problem in a unique farming competition field

Crops
Technology
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