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irrigation and water management

A large tank of green microalgae in a field

Microscopic organisms fueling big idea

When you hear the word algae, you probably think of something green that grows on the top of a pond or needs to be cleaned out of a swimming pool. ... READ MORE »

Precision irrigation company names new North America division leader

Irrigation solutions company Netafim, the precision agriculture arm of Orbia Advance Corp., has named a company veteran as its new senior vice preside... READ MORE »

A stream flows over rocks

Proposed rule would establish new WOTUS definition

An EPA proposal to establish a new definition of waters of the United States aims to reduce permitting delays and reduce costs and uncertainty. The... READ MORE »

A potato field is mechanically irrigated as the sun sets

Mobile irrigation lab to provide on-farm analysis, tips for growers

Michigan State University Extension’s new Mobile Irrigation lab is hitting the road to help growers evaluate and improve irrigation system efficienc... READ MORE »

An irrigation pipe stretches above crops

New series of center pivot systems now commercially available

A new series of center pivot systems from irrigation systems and technology company Reinke Manufacturing is now available to growers in the U.S. and C... READ MORE »

Soil health company wins 2025 AgTech Breakthrough Award

Soil health company MyLand has received the 2025 AgTech Breakthrough Award for Overall Smart Irrigation Solution. The company’s patented Soil as ... READ MORE »

A tractor travels down rows of potato plant rows

Revitalizing the root of soil health

Netafim, the precision agriculture arm of Israeli company Orbia Advance Corp., launched its Hybrid Dripline system featuring a built-in outlet in Febr... READ MORE »

MSU Extension irrigation workshop set for August

Michigan State University Extension will hold a summer irrigation workshop focused on improving irrigation efficiency on Aug. 1. The event, to be h... READ MORE »

A stream meanders through green cropland with mountains in the distance

New WOTUS rule expected by end of 2025 following listening sessions

A final Waters of the United States rule is expected by the end of 2025 after the EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army recently concluded a series ... READ MORE »

A group of men stand in the opening of a large irrigation pipe

Proposed Washington budget contains funds to help complete irrigation project

The proposed 2025-27 Washington State Senate Capital Budget has allocated nearly $45 million in infrastructure funding that would help complete a port... READ MORE »


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