Every spring, gardeners plant tomatoes with high hopes. Every summer, those same gardeners wonder why they’re getting more leaves than fruit, why the tomatoes are splitting, or why the plants just look stressed despite all the attention. The problem usually isn’t the variety. It’s not the soil. It’s not even the fertilizer. It’s the water. […]
Spring is coming, and so is irrigation season. But before you flip that controller back on and let the water flow, there’s work to do. An irrigation system that sat dormant all winter doesn’t just wake up ready to perform. Freezing temperatures, shifting soil, and months of inactivity take their toll. Skipping the pre-season checklist […]
The Colorado River water management crisis has reached another critical moment. There is a deadline on the wall, and the West just missed it. February 14th came and went without agreement among the seven Colorado River Basin states on how to manage one of the most critical water systems in North America. It wasn’t the first missed […]
If you watched the Super Bowl this past Sunday, you probably noticed the passes, the tackles, and maybe even the halftime show. But did you notice the lawn? Of course you didn’t. And that’s exactly the point. The turf at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara looked flawless. Not a brown spot, not a puddle, not […]
Every February 2nd, America pauses for one of its most charmingly ridiculous traditions: waiting for a groundhog to predict the weather. But what most people don’t realize is that Groundhog Day isn’t a solo act. It’s a rivalry. On one side, we have Punxsutawney Phil. A celebrity groundhog. He’s got the top hat, the crowds, […]
Imagine getting in your car for a cross-country road trip, but there’s one problem. Your dashboard doesn’t have a fuel gauge. You have no idea how much gas is in the tank. What would you do? Most of us would probably stop for gas far more often than we need to. We’d top off the tank constantly, just to be safe. Running out […]
If you’ve spent any real time in the field, you already know this: the true cost of irrigation work isn’t fitting; it’s the labor. Glue, primer, cure times, extra tools, and return trips all add up fast. Push-to-connect fittings change that math in a meaningful way. These fittings aren’t shortcuts. They’re a better process, one that reduces labor, lowers material costs, speeds up installs and repairs, and gets crews on and off […]
If you live or work in the western U.S., you’ve heard the same refrain lately: “We’ve had a lot of rain—are we out of the drought?” It’s an understandable question. Stormy weeks refill creeks, turn hillsides green, and make reservoirs look healthier. In parts of the West, recent precipitation has helped. In California, for example, officials noted that rainfall has […]
The holidays prompt us to reflect on what matters and how today’s choices shape the year ahead. In water and irrigation, conserving water is no longer optional. It’s essential. Done right, it becomes a lasting gift season after season. At Husqvarna Professional Irrigation and Agriculture, we focus on helping professionals use water more efficiently, so […]
Insights from a new UC San Diego study on the hidden drivers of drought risk I’ve always appreciated having the University of California, San Diego practically “up the street” from where I live. Beyond the ocean views and the innovation culture, UCSD continues to deliver research that reshapes how we think about climate, agriculture, and water. […]