Irrigation Association
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, ...
Emily Kelly named Irrigation Association director of workforce and professional development
Kelly is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and studied communications and political science at Indiana University Indianapolis. The Irrigation Association has hired Emily Kelly, CAE, as its new director of workforce and professional development. Kelly brings more than 20 years of experience advancing professional communities through learning, operations and strategic execution ...
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 ...
Solutions you can see, compare and explore in person
Whether you’re looking for new solutions, exploring emerging technologies or staying current on where the industry is headed, the Irrigation Show puts you closer to the people, products and ideas driving irrigation forward. The irrigation industry is constantly evolving — new technologies emerge, water-management priorities shift and new challenges call for ...
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 ...
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