Irrigation Today

Irrigation Today is a quarterly magazine published by the Irrigation Association (IA) that specializes in agricultural irrigation. It is distributed in print to more than 12,000 farmers, IA member manufacturers and distributors, select nonmembers, and other industry participants. Additionally, the magazine has a digital edition that reaches government agencies, irrigation districts, extension agents, commercial end users, and IA's global audience, bringing the total distribution to over 26,000. In February 2017, Irrigation Today shifted its focus entirely to agricultural irrigation, moving away from landscape-related topics.

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Fischer reintroduces precision ag package with bipartisan support

1 month ago | irrigationtoday.org | Luke Reynolds

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, has reintroduced a sweeping legislative package aimed at expanding the adoption of precision agriculture across the country. The Precision Ag Package, comprised of three bills, offers targeted support for farmers and ranchers seeking to increase their use of technology to boost productivity, improve resource efficiency, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of American agriculture.
Navigating policy shifts

1 month ago | irrigationtoday.org | Luke Reynolds

Federal policy decisions in Washington, D.C., continue to shape the outlook for farmers and irrigation professionals, with key programs caught in a cycle of uncertainty. From conservation funding delays to trade policy shifts and evolving farm income projections, these developments have a direct impact on planning and operations.
Cultivating the future of irrigation

1 month ago | irrigationtoday.org | Luke Reynolds

The Irrigation Association’s E3 program is shaping the next generation of industry leaders through hands-on experience, education and invaluable industry connections. The agriculture industry is facing a critical challenge: a growing shortage of skilled workers needed to support irrigation and water management.
Efficiency, innovation and the future of water management

1 month ago | irrigationtoday.org | Natasha Rankin

At the California Irrigation Institute’s annual conference, I had the opportunity to lead a discussion about the future of our industry — where we stand today, and more importantly, where we go from here. Our conversation echoed a central theme that every decision in irrigation, whether technology, policy or resource management, has a ripple effect. The responses were insightful and candid, and underscored the urgency in confronting the challenges ahead.
Smart irrigation choices for a sustainable future

1 month ago | irrigationtoday.org | Jim Lauria

As water scarcity intensifies and the demands on agricultural systems grow, the principles of smart irrigation take on new urgency. Smart irrigation is not just about technology but about making informed choices to ensure efficient water use, high crop yields and sustainable farming practices. The Irrigation Consumer Bill of Rights, championed by experts like Charles Burt, PhD, underscores these principles by advocating transparency, efficiency and sustainability in irrigation practices.
Improving water efficiency in Kansas

1 month ago | irrigationtoday.org | Amy Wunderlin

Water scarcity has introduced new challenges and opportunities for growers throughout the country. Without the water necessary to grow crops, farmers are looking at how they can efficiently use the water available to them through advances in technology and partnerships with government agencies and public universities. In Kansas, researchers, government agencies and farmers have long worked together to improve water availability in a state economically driven by agriculture.
Regional coalition backs $45M investment in EL 22.1 irrigation project

1 month ago | irrigationtoday.org | Luke Reynolds

A coalition of regional leaders across public, private and agricultural sectors is calling on the Washington State Legislature to approve $45 million in funding for the EL 22.1 Surface Water Irrigation Project. The funding, included in Senate Capital Budget Bill SB 5195, would jumpstart construction on a fully designed surface water system serving parts of Grant, Adams and Lincoln counties.
USDA highlights irrigation pricing practices in Charts of Note

1 month ago | irrigationtoday.org | Luke Reynolds

A recent Charts of Note feature from the USDA Economic Research Service spotlights how irrigation organizations price water deliveries — drawing from findings published in the February 2025 report, Irrigation Organizations: Water Measurement and Pricing. The chart shows the diversity in water pricing strategies across the country.
IA opens 2025 scholarship program

1 month ago | irrigationtoday.org | Luke Reynolds

The Irrigation Association, Fairfax, Virginia, has opened its application portal for the 2025 Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra scholarship program. The program is open to students at two- and four-year institutions of higher education pursuing irrigation-related degrees and careers and provides scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 awarded based on the candidate’s letter of intent, financial need, resume, list of irrigation courses and letters of reference.
Rollins confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture

Feb 14, 2025 | irrigationtoday.org | Luke Reynolds

The Senate voted 72-28 Feb. 13 to confirm Brooke L. Rollins as the new Secretary of Agriculture. Her nomination received bipartisan support, with the Senate Agriculture Committee advancing her unanimously.