Category: Irrigation
American Farm Bureau president to visit Idaho to learn about dams
The event is being held to provide national agricultural industry leaders a better understanding of how dams and the river system benefit the ag industry in the Pacific Northwest.
Washington budget includes $22 million for Columbia Basin irrigation projects
Following a dry few months, most of Washington is currently under a drought advisory issued by the Department of Ecology.
Valmont acquires AI firm Prospera for $300 million
Irrigation leader Valmont Industries announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Prospera, a privately held Israel-based AI company focused on ML and CV in agriculture.
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.
New line of drip irrigation fittings launched by Toro
Toro has introduced Toro Fittings, a new line of drip irrigation fittings for drip tape, hose and dripline.
Automated, wireless irrigation pump control released by Valley
Valley Irrigation has released Pump Command, a new solution for growers to automate pumping and wirelessly control irrigation pumps.
Oil-coated sand may hold more moisture in soil
Researchers recently tested sand particles coated in soybean oil to help retain moisture in soil. There was a 96% lower evaporation rate than bare soil.
Next-level irrigation tire released by Titan
Titan International has announced its new Titan Hi-Dration Lug irrigation tire, which is the first radial non-directional irrigation tire on the market.
Senate passes fix to water act to provide relief to Klamath Basin irrigators
Senators Merkley and Wyden of Oregon said the Senate has passed a fix to the Water Resources Development Act that will provide relief to Klamath Basin.
Valley Irrigation acquires solar energy firm
Valmont Industries has announced the purchase of a majority stake in Solbras – Energia Solar do Brasil, a leader in the photovoltaic (PV) energy sector.
Irrigation checklist: Things to do before you need to start watering
If you ignore irrigation equipment until the day you need to water, it leads to cutting corners and taking risks that can lead to damage and downtime.
Sustainability focus of latest ‘Eye on Potatoes’ podcast
Bee polinating habitats and solar panel in dry corners where irrigation pivots don’t hit are two ways Syngenta is helping growers improve practices.
Valley Irrigation expanding AI-based crop monitoring to areas of Idaho, Washington
Valley Irrigation and Prospera Technologies announced they are expanding their AI-based crop monitoring and detection service: Valley Insights.
