SiteOne Landscape Supply announced a leadership transition as longtime executive Scott Salmon prepares to retire, with Daniel Laughlin named as his successor.

Rising gas prices and economic volatility come up in daily conversations, leaving many business owners, including irrigation contractors, wondering, “How will this impact this year’s irrigation season?” and “What adjustments will I need to make?”

The U.S. housing market continues to report mixed trends in January, with a decline in building permit requests and completions, but an increase in housing starts among privately-owned projects, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.

IA CEO Natasha Rankin highlights three practical strategies for contractors this season: smarter activations, combined irrigation and lighting work, and profitable retrofits.

Retrofitting outdated spray systems with drip irrigation, smart controllers and LED lighting upgrades delivers significant water savings, cost reductions and strong ROI.

Today's irrigation design software does far more than drafting — it automates complex calculations, improves team communication and supports sustainable water management.

In a competitive labor market, irrigation and lighting businesses can build talent pipelines by showcasing career paths, workplace culture and meaningful employee benefits.

Ewing Outdoor Supply announced that President and CEO Douglas York will transition to a strategic advisor and board member role effective July 1, 2026.

In the early 1990s, Warren Gorowitz, CLIA, the director of sustainability and social impact for Hunter Industries and a past Irrigation Association president, attended what is now known as the National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC).

Michigan State University (MSU) and Purdue Extension experts announced an upcoming webinar focusing on shifting water policies in Indiana and Michigan.