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Stepping up

Get the most out of your water by upgrading your irrigation system in 4 steps.

Irrigation systems play a critical role in crop growth and yield, and upgrading them can significantly improve efficiency and productivity in an attractive payback period. Let’s discuss the benefits of improving your irrigation system and why it has become more relevant for farmers due to the need to increase crop yields, the impact of climate change on rainfall patterns and advancements in technology that have made these systems more efficient and effective.

IN THIS ISSUE

    • Editorial message

      Nothing is more important than sharing the message of how efficient, smart water use impacts our world every day.
    • Economy

      As farmers well know, every season brings change, and our longtime economy columnist George Oamek has found the right season in his life to take things a little more slowly.
    • Legislative update

      Industry advocates representing a wide range of companies gathered in Washington, D.C., for the 2023 Irrigation Association Fly-In.
    • Your best practice

      Sprinklers are used to supplement soil moisture and protect the plants from extreme cold and frost, as well as intense summer heat, making accurate irrigation essential to maintain yield.
    • Tech corner

      Agriculture today has rapidly advanced with technology and irrigation scheduling apps, and the need to conserve water resources and increase yields calls for efficient irrigation practices.
    • Industry insights

      Irrigation professionals have the opportunity to share the importance of efficient irrigation practices through Smart Irrigation Month.
    • Association news

      Get the latest Irrigation Association updates.
      • Weather outlook

        During Summer 2023, much of the western and central United States continued to experience a remarkable recovery from long-term drought.

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Without standardization of what to measure, how to measure things, how to combine data into formulas and the formulas themselves, everyone just talks past each other.
When you are looking to apply for assistance through EQIP, there are many things to consider and questions to ask once you get there.
The importance of education in agriculture irrigation simply comes down to the fact that water is the most important nutrient we apply to our crops.

Sprinklers are used to supplement soil moisture and protect the plants from extreme cold and frost, as well as intense summer heat, making accurate irrigation essential to maintain yield.

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