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 hosted its 2026 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C., March 10-12, giving members an opportunity to talk with lawmakers and federal agencies about policies shaping irrigation and water management.

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

As irrigation season kicks off, columnist Christopher Pine urges technicians to revisit the hydraulic, electrical, layout and scheduling basics that drive every field decision.

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

Spring irrigation startups reveal hidden issues before they become costly problems. Experts share inspection steps, crew training tips and water savings strategies.

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

The City of Pflugerville, Texas, has implemented Stage 3 emergency water restrictions beginning March 4, 2026, until further notice, due to historically low levels at Lake Pflugerville.

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).