Irrigation & Drainage
Texas A&M Extension program brings irrigation education to industry professionals
By Jenny Yu. The program helps contractors understand irrigation technology through science-based education and independent product evaluation. At the Irrigation Association’s 2025 Irrigation Show & Education Week, Karol Weyman of The Coffee Shops™ spoke with Charles Swanson, extension specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, to discuss how the university’s ...
Stock your truck for spring!
OCS Influencer Rachel Mohorn says that now is the time to stock your truck before the season gets busy, and Heritage Landscape Supply Group is here to help. Spring is here, and Heritage Landscape Supply Group is the place to kick off all your customer projects. With more than 240 stores ...
John Kenney - Legal Landmines: Protecting Profits in 2026
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with Cotney Consulting Group legal expert John Kenney to unpack the contract mistakes that are still costing contractors serious money in 2026. From vague scopes of work and poorly written change orders to payment disputes and subcontractor agreements ...
Jameson Allen - Safety Beyond the Standard: Rethinking Weather Risk
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman sits down with Jameson Allen of Flash Weather AI to discuss weather-related risks on the jobsite. The conversation unpacks the biggest threats outdoor laborers face and how those risks are currently defined. They examine OSHA’s standards for weather-related safety, questioning ...
An impact beyond the industry: The 2025 Irrigation Show
By Emma Peterson. Irrigation Association’s work with the Plant for Life program is helping give back to vital communities This year, the OutdoorCoffeeShop™ crew had the chance to attend the Irrigation Show for the first time! Our team had a great time exploring the expo floor, attending informative sessions and ...
Inside the 2025 Irrigation Show
By Emma Peterson. A look at the Irrigation Association’s dedication to serving the industry. Every year, the Irrigation Association (IA) hosts a trade show and education week with the goal of “support IA initiatives to benefit its members and the irrigation industry through advocacy and professional development.” Whether you ...
Jameson Allen - Precision Weather and the Future of Outdoor Work
In this From the Ground Up™ episode, host Karol Weyman talks with Jameson Allen of Flash Weather AI to learn about how they are redefining what weather forecasting can do for professionals working outdoors. Jameson explains what sets Flash Weather AI apart from traditional forecasting, including a deep look at ...
Saving time, money and water
By Emma Peterson. Learn how WiseConn helps over 3,000 people manage their irrigation more efficiently. In 2022, there were 54.9 million acres of irrigated crop and pastureland in the United States. These acres include some of our most profitable and crucial agricultural production, with 50% of the U.S.’s crop ...
Tending to the green industry through advocacy, education and connection
By Jenny Yu. The Texas Nursery and Landscape Association provides resources, events and training designed to help members thrive. The Texas Nursery and Landscape Association (TNLA) is Texas’s central hub for its green industry, bringing together landscape contractors, irrigation specialists, retail garden centers, grounds maintenance teams, growers, municipalities and ...
Level up your electronics with Hunter Industries
By Emma Peterson. Whether it's lighting or irrigation, Hunter Industries has an innovative tech solution for your next project. Across the world (over 120 countries to be exact), Hunter Industries has become known for their energy-efficient irrigation and lighting solutions. What has driven their global success? Passion and dedication to ...
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