Irrigation Association
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 ...
The Irrigation Association announces the 2026 award winners
The Irrigation Association is proud to announce this year’s IA awards recipients. These individuals and projects represent excellence in leadership, innovation, education and collaboration, demonstrating a shared commitment to advancing the irrigation industry and promoting the efficient use of water. The 2026 IA Award recipients will be honored during the 2026 Irrigation ...
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 ...
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 ...
Why contractors should attend industry shows
By Emma Peterson. A conversation with Heritage Pool Supply's Chris Hill highlights why in-person events remain essential for learning, relationship-building and business growth. In the outdoor contracting industry, there are countless tradeshows ranging from market specific (like the Irrigation Association’s Show) to more all encompassing (such as the Pool Spa ...
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 ...
Technology and maintenance drive better irrigation performance
By The Coffee Shops™. Growers are using real-time irrigation data to improve efficiency and reduce water waste. As water availability and efficiency pressures continue to shape agricultural operations, irrigation professionals are increasingly focused on maximizing every gallon applied in the field. In the article “Every Inch Counts” from Irrigation Association’s ...
The Coffee Shops™ welcome the Irrigation Association!
The Irrigation Association supports contractors and businesses by providing industry insights, certification opportunities and expert publications. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living are pleased to welcome the Irrigation ...
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