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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USDA highlights irrigation pricing practices in Charts of Note

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

2 months ago | 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.
Trump tariffs expected to impact irrigation industry

2 months ago | irrigationtoday.org | Luke Reynolds

The White House has announced a new round of tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, originally set to take effect February 4. The tariffs include a 25% duty on Canadian and Mexican products and a 10% duty on Chinse imports, raising concerns across multiple industries, including irrigation. However, the situation is rapidly evolving.
Post-election Impact

2 months ago | irrigationtoday.org | Luke Reynolds

The results of the 2024 election have reshaped the political landscape in Washington, D.C. With Donald Trump reclaiming the presidency and Republicans regaining control of the Senate, the irrigation industry faces the possibility of significant policy shifts. As we prepare for 2025, here’s what we might expect in the months ahead, based on insights from Nathan Bowen, policy and industry advancement vice president at the Irrigation Association.
Trade Policies and Economic Realities Reshape U.S. Agriculture

2 months ago | irrigationtoday.org | Nathan Bowen

As Congress kicks off what is sure to be an impactful 2025 for agriculture, the challenges facing the farm economy are shaping the contours of key legislative debates, from the farm bill to broader trade and infrastructure policy. Declining net farm income, tightening margins and evolving global trade dynamics are putting increased pressure on lawmakers to address the needs of rural America.
Navigating today’s challenges together

2 months ago | irrigationtoday.org | Natasha Rankin

Agriculture has always been a cornerstone of our nation’s economy, but today, our growers face some of the most challenging conditions in decades. With the farm economy under mounting pressure, the resilience of our agricultural community is being tested like never before. According to the USDA’s Economic Research Service, net farm income is projected to decrease by $6.0 billion — or 4.1% — to $140.7 billion in 2024.
Farming by numbers

2 months ago | irrigationtoday.org | Luke Reynolds

Recent data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service and Economic Research Service provides a comprehensive look at water management practices and financial trends in the U.S. agricultural sector. The findings, published in the 2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey and the 2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast, highlight notable changes in irrigation usage, input costs and farm income, offering valuable context for stakeholders across the industry.
Manual to modern

2 months ago | irrigationtoday.org | Grant Chaffin |Peter Moller

There are sizeable opportunities for water savings in the gravity-fed water delivery networks via irrigation districts and gravity-fed surface irrigation on farms within the United States. The dominant water saving opportunities are with the manually operated reticulation networks (e.g., canals), referred to as gravity-fed water delivery networks, and on-farm using manually operated flood irrigation application methods.
Irrigation Association applauds Richard Fordyce’s nomination

Jan 21, 2025 | irrigationtoday.org | Luke Reynolds

The Irrigation Association, Fairfax, Virginia, has expressed its support for the nomination of Richard Fordyce as USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Fordyce, a Missouri farmer and former Farm Service Agency Administrator, brings extensive experience to the role, with a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing American agriculture.