With more than half of the U.S. in drought, irrigation professionals face growing pressure to balance strict municipal water restrictions with client expectations for healthy landscapes — experts share how they manage both.

IA policy director Andrew Morris explains how drought restrictions have grown more complex in 2026 — and urges contractors to learn the rules, engage with utilities and share field experiences with the IA.

Irrigation Pipeline columnist Christopher Pine urges contractors to move from passive awareness of water policy to active engagement — arguing the industry's future depends on its voice being heard.

IA CEO Natasha Rankin reflects on Smart Irrigation Month, the expanding role of water reuse, and how professional expertise — not technology alone — drives lasting impact for communities across the green industry.

The Irrigation Association announces its 2026 award recipients in education, innovation and industry achievement, opens Irrigation Show registration, and names the eight 2026 LaFetra scholarship winners.

Researchers at Oklahoma State University and Mississippi State University are studying whether bluemuda turfgrass can save water and reduce maintenance costs while keeping athletic fields green year-round in transition-zone climates.

For nearly 30 years, a unique field trip program has connected K-12 students to golf courses as part of a workforce development initiative that introduces them to career opportunities in the industry.

A collaborative research team led by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is looking below ground to find new ways to conserve water use in residential landscapes.

Ewing Outdoor Supply is celebrating its national recognition as a 2026 Top Workplaces Distribution Industry winner for its people-first workplace culture.

For nearly 35 years, Steve Hoveln played a key role in shaping many of Hunter Industries’ products that contractors rely on every day.