Standing in formal gardens thousands of miles from home, Tyler Stewart saw something he hadn’t encountered in the western United States: unfamiliar plant diseases, unfamiliar plant species and new-to-him irrigation practices.  

The Irrigation Association reveals the 2025 New Product Contest winners across landscape irrigation, lighting and agriculture categories, plus the inaugural Startup of the Year.

The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association recently opened its annual award nominations process.

Russ Jundt, the IA’s 2025 Innovator Award winner, has built a career on challenging the status quo in the irrigation industry.

The NALP Foundation announced a $750,000 pledge from the Kevin and Lorraine Kehoe Foundation to support the future of the landscape profession.

What began as a summer job for Chris Keating, CID, has evolved into a career spanning contracting, distribution, manufacturing, association leadership, mentoring and most recently, a retired but still active consulting role.

The Irrigation Association welcomes three new industry leaders to the IA Board of Directors.

This year’s contest featured 22 new products and technologies entered in three categories.

The Startup of the Year Award celebrates companies that demonstrate exceptional creativity.

Tyler Fields, Jonathan Lauer, and A.J. van de Ven bring diverse expertise in agriculture, irrigation services, and smart water solutions to the IA Board.