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Go all in on irrigation
By Emma Peterson. The 2026 Irrigation Show gives attendees the connections and insights needed to succeed! Each year, the Irrigation Association puts together the Irrigation Show. This show brings professionals from all parts of the industry and corners of the United States together to level up the outdoor industry and ...
2026 Irrigation Show and Education Week
The Irrigation Show and Education Week is the irrigation industry’s ultimate resource for cutting-edge technology, best-in-class education and invaluable networking opportunities. If you’re ready to elevate your skills and supercharge your business, this is the event for you! The Irrigation Show attracts professionals from all corners of the industry. Our attendees ...
Join the Irrigation Show & Education Week in Las Vegas
By The Coffee Shops®. Don’t miss the irrigation industry’s ultimate event for technology, education and networking. The irrigation industry's biggest annual gathering is heading to Las Vegas, Nevada, December 7-10, 2026, and the Irrigation Association is encouraging professionals to secure their spot now. The 2026 Irrigation Show brings together contractors, ...
Funding smarter irrigation for farms
By Jesse Sanchez. Val Fishman is helping connect growers with resources that support more precise, water-efficient irrigation systems. Smart irrigation technology can help agricultural communities conserve water while maintaining productive farmland, but adoption often depends on whether growers can access practical funding. Val Fishman, an advocacy and development consultant with ...
Layered water-saving strategies deliver results
By Jesse Sanchez. Municipal parks departments are combining smart irrigation technology, recycled water, turf conversion and long-term planning to reduce water consumption. As the Irrigation Association reports, municipalities facing tighter water restrictions are finding that no single conservation measure is enough. The most significant savings come from combining irrigation technology, ...
2026 Irrigation Show and Education Week
The Irrigation Show and Education Week is the irrigation industry’s ultimate resource for cutting-edge technology, best-in-class education and invaluable networking opportunities. If you’re ready to elevate your skills and supercharge your business, this is the event for you! The Irrigation Show attracts professionals from all corners of the industry. Our attendees ...
IA awards scholarships to eight rising irrigation professionals
Beyond their academic achievements, these students are innovators, researchers and future leaders whose work is already making an impact on the irrigation industry. The Irrigation Association is proud to announce the eight recipients of the 2026 Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra Scholarship Program, sponsored by Rain Bird. These students are not only ...
2026 Irrigation Show and Education Week
The Irrigation Show and Education Week is the irrigation industry’s ultimate resource for cutting-edge technology, best-in-class education and invaluable networking opportunities. If you’re ready to elevate your skills and supercharge your business, this is the event for you! The Irrigation Show attracts professionals from all corners of the industry. Our attendees ...
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, ...
José Chávez, PhD, named recipient of IA 2026 Excellence in Education award
His work bridges foundational irrigation science and engineering with emerging tools such as remote sensing, evapotranspiration modeling and precision irrigation, equipping students with the skills needed to address complex water management challenges. The Irrigation Association is excited to announce that José L. Chávez, PhD, of Colorado State University, is the recipient of the ...
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