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’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 […]
For irrigation contractors and agricultural producers, water is not an abstract political topic. It is the operating system of your business. Every field, every landscape, every pivot, every valve, every crop depends on it. This week, that operating system became even more strained. The seven states that rely on the Colorado River failed to reach […]
Water is the West’s most valuable input. As we move into the 2025–26 water year, the climate signal to watch is La Niña, and it’s back on the table. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says the Pacific is likely to tip from neutral into La Niña this fall (about 71% odds Oct–Dec), with the signal lingering […]
A well-planned getaway is something we all look forward to whether it’s a week on the coast or a long weekend with family. But while you’re out relaxing, your landscape still needs attention. Coming home to dead plants, fried turf, or a water-soaked disaster from a broken sprinkler can quickly erase your post-trip glow. The […]
I always thought that dietary changes would be the biggest reason for reduced water use worldwide in the future. I thought it would be due to reduced meat intake. I had no idea a couple of years ago that it would be due to an appetite suppressant. The good news is that we probably have […]
Join us for a powerful conversation with Stuart Eyring, CEO of Orbit Irrigation, as we dig into one of the most important — and often misunderstood — concepts in irrigation: Evapotranspiration (ET). ET is the combination of water lost through soil evaporation and plant transpiration. It is the scientific foundation of modern irrigation scheduling, helping […]
What’s the Issue? Water is one of our most precious resources, yet it is increasingly under pressure from urbanization, climate change, and rising demand. Every second, two more people move to urban areas, and 50% of the world’s population now lives in megacities with 10 million or more residents. This rapid growth strains existing water […]
As the primary growing season draws to a close, fields that once brimmed with lush crops may seem dormant. However, for many forward-thinking farmers, the end of one season marks the start of another: the off-season. During the fall and winter months, this period offers a valuable opportunity to plant cover crops, delivering several significant […]
Flow sensors have become integral in revolutionizing water management. These pivotal components stand out due to their ability to detect flow, a key feature of modern intelligent controllers. But what does “sensing flow” mean, and why is it paramount in efficient water management? The Power of Sensing Flow Flow sensors are cost-effective tools that detect […]