New products, live music and all things irrigation

By Dani Sheehan. 

With new technologies emerging, regulations evolving and contractors looking for fresh ways to stay ahead, this year’s Irrigation Show arrives at the perfect moment. 

As the irrigation industry heads into another year of innovation and tightening water regulations, all eyes are on New Orleans for the 2025 Irrigation Show, taking place December 8-11. In a recent episode of From the Ground Up™, Karol Weyman sat down with Amy Lintern of Heritage to preview what attendees can expect, and why this year’s show is more important than ever. From smart technology to hands-on learning opportunities, Amy says the Irrigation Show continues to stand out as the place where contractors, manufacturers and distributors can get ahead on the trends shaping the industry. 

Unmatched access to education and innovation 

With 165-170 exhibitors and a full slate of technical classes, the Irrigation Show blends the intimacy of a smaller expo with the depth of a major industry event. “It’s a really intimate show with great educational classes,” Amy said. “It gives us the opportunity to really talk with manufacturers and vendors and understand what’s coming for the year ahead.” 

Attendees can expect: 

• Deep-dive education tracks 
• Hands-on product exploration 
• A chance to preview new technologies shaping the industry 
• Opportunities to compare solutions across categories, not just irrigation 

New tools, technology and product categories 

Heritage will once again have a full booth experience designed to help contractors explore solutions beyond irrigation alone. A major highlight will be Heritage Plus, their newest online platform and app. Amy shared, “It provides a really robust account management system. It’s a great tool for contractors, and you can expect in-person demos at the booth.” 

The distributor will also showcase its broad product offering, including lighting, agronomics and a new post-emergent herbicide the team is excited to introduce. If you’re planning your schedule, don’t forget to stop by booth #512 to see how you can expand your services and explore new ways to streamline operations. 

While you’re at the booth, pick up your wristband for the Heritage Cares benefit concert on Wednesday, December 10 at The Fillmore, featuring Pat Green with Shovels & Rope.  

Whether you’re interested in smart controllers, want to connect with top manufacturers or are eager to see what’s next for Heritage and the broader industry, New Orleans is the place to be. Listen to the full podcast to learn more and plan your trip to the Irrigation Show today!