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Irrigation & Drainage
Precision irrigation builds confidence in water efficiency
By Jesse Sanchez. AvidWater’s Saul Medrano explains how data, automation and system understanding can help growers use water more efficiently. Smart irrigation technology can provide growers with greater insight into field conditions, but its effectiveness depends on the professionals who design, install and support those systems. As the Irrigation Association ...
Smarter irrigation starts with better scheduling
By Jesse Sanchez. Combining soil moisture data, weather forecasts and crop information can help growers apply water more efficiently. Efficient irrigation depends on knowing when crops need water and how much to apply, especially during periods of rapidly changing weather. The Irrigation Association reports that Michigan State University (MSU) Extension ...
Abed Masarwa named IA 2026 Innovator Award Recipient
Abed Masarwa has played a defining role in advancing irrigation technology through his leadership in product development at Orbia Netafim. The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that Abed Masarwa, Orbia Netafim, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Innovator Award. The IA’s Innovator Award honors individuals who have made significant, ...
Steve Hoveln named IA 2026 Industry Achievement Award recipient
The Irrigation Association is honored to announce that Steve Hoveln has been posthumously named the recipient of the 2026 Industry Achievement Award. This award is the IA’s highest honor and recognizes an individual whose career demonstrates outstanding contributions to the advancement of the irrigation industry. Steve Hoveln dedicated more than four decades ...
Precision Irrigation Access Program named 2026 IA Vanguard Award, Agriculture recipient
The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that the Precision Irrigation Access Program has been named the recipient of the 2026 Vanguard Award, Agriculture. The IA’s Vanguard Award honors innovative projects in the irrigation industry executed by a team of individuals, companies, organizations or other group entities. Projects chosen for this ...
Leveling up irrigation with precise automation
By The Coffee Shops™. Modern automated block irrigation is playing a key role in improving water management, labor efficiency and crop performance. For specialty crop growers, irrigation decisions are a big deal. Take vineyards as an example. Irrigation must be perfectly balanced as overwatering can dilute Brix (sugar) levels and ...
The importance of smart water management
By Emma Peterson. How modern water management technologies help contractors improve sustainability, save money and keep landscapes thriving. In a new episode of OutdoorTalk™, host Karol Weyman sits down with Luis Andrade of Heritage Landscape Supply Group to discuss the smart tools and strategies available to irrigations and landscape professionals. ...
Water efficiency moves earlier in home design
By Jesse Sanchez. Updated water-efficiency standards give irrigation contractors a greater role in planning systems before construction begins. Outdoor water use is becoming a more important part of residential building design, according to the Irrigation Association, creating opportunities for irrigation contractors to contribute earlier in the planning process. The National ...
Irrigation Association highlights industry voices and practical tools for Smart Irrigation Month 2026
The campaign continues to focus on equipping professionals with tools they can adapt for their own audiences. The Irrigation Association will recognize July as Smart Irrigation Month, its annual initiative to promote efficient irrigation practices and help industry professionals share that message with customers and communities. The 2026 campaign pairs ready-to-use ...
The origins of the impact sprinkler
By Emma Peterson. How one farmer tinkered his way towards patenting one of the most foundational irrigation tools today. Today, impact sprinklers are a commonly used and essential tool among gardeners. This uniquely designed sprinkler utilizes a rotating motion and impact arm to distribute water evenly across a garden ...
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