Irrigation
Precision irrigation startup CODA Farm Technologies gets $2.2 million boost
Precision irrigation startup CODA Farm Technologies has received $2.2 million in seed investment from a collection of firms. CODA was founded by br... more »
USDA, NASA team up to launch Western US water-tracking system
As California weathers another drought, tools that can help farmers and ranchers maximize the water they do get are being sharpened. The newest eff... more »
T-L Irrigation releases Touch system add-on
T-L Irrigation has released Precision Point Touch Pro, an add-on board combined with a firmware upgrade that dials up simplicity, options and function... more »
Irrigation for processing potatoes focus of next WPC webinar
The next World Potato Congress webinar, “Basics of irrigation for processing potatoes and irrigation scheduling,” is set for 9 a.m. ET Nov. 11. ... more »
Maximizing potato production with proper late-season irrigation
Without irrigation, profitable potato production would be unlikely in low rainfall regions. Proper season-long soil moisture is the key to maximizing ... more »
American Farm Bureau president to visit Idaho to learn about dams
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall will join other national farm industry leaders June 15-16 at the Port of Lewiston for an inform... more »
Washington budget includes $22 million for Columbia Basin irrigation projects
The State of Washington's $6 billion capital budget included several irrigation projects supporting the Columbia Basin Project. Funded projects inc... more »
Tech advancements turning trusty center pivot into multi-pronged precision agriculture tool
New technology is transforming the center pivot beyond a tried and trusted irrigating tool to one that can measure its own efficiency, as well monitor... more »
Valmont acquires AI firm Prospera for $300 million
Irrigation leader Valmont Industries announced May 5 it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Prospera Technologies, a privately held Isr... more »
Valley acquires center pivot-focused firm PivoTrac Monitoring
Valley Irrigation has acquired PivoTrac Monitoring, a center pivot-focused ag tech company based in the Texas Panhandle region. PivoTrac president an... more »