It would take effect in early 2025 if passed and prohibits installation of nonfunctional turf, artificial turf or invasive plant species.

Applications for 2024 scholarships are now open and are due March 31, 2024. Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 31, 2024. 

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, Washington, D.C., has expressed opposition to the overtime proposal.

The Census Bureau reported that privately owned housing starts in November were at 1,560,000, 14.8% above the revised October estimate. 

The public comment periods for two impactful irrigation-related proposals have been extended following requests by the Irrigation Association.

Nevada State Bill 220 and Maryland HB0772 go into effect Jan. 1, 2024. The two new laws have direct impacts on the irrigation industry. 

The ordinance provides standards for water use in landscaping, impacting both residential and commercial projects.  

45 new products and technologies were entered in three categories: agriculture irrigation, landscape irrigation and landscape lighting.

The IA announced the winners of the 2023 Pitch Competition, showcasing products by agriculture and landscape irrigation technology startups.

“Despite higher interest rates in October, the lack of existing home inventory supported demand for new construction in the fall,” says Alicia Huey.