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Irrigation Leader is dedicated to the men and women providing water to irrigators in the 17 western states and beyond. Our interviews with irrigation district managers and personnel; supplier representatives; and leading local, state and federal government officials distill the issues of the day and offer real-world perspectives and insight.
Current Editions
Here are the latest editions of Irrigation Leader magazine. You can find previous months by selecting the desired edition under the Magazines tab or by visiting our archives here.
Volume 16 Issue 5 May
In our cover story this month, we interview Carl Janzen, who was born and raised on a farm in Madera County, California, and now contributes to the region as a member of the board of directors of the Madera…
Volume 16 Issue 5 May
This month, I’m pleased to introduce Stephanie Knight- Dubien, the executive director of the Agribusiness and Water Council of Arizona, as our new Arizona contributing editor. Ms. Knight-Dubien, whom…
Volume 16 Issue 5 May
This month, we salute a champion of Montana water: Mike Murphy, who is retiring after 31 years as the executive director of the Montana Water Resources Association. Mike is a close friend for whom I have the highest…
Volume 16 Issue 5 May
In this month’s cover story, we speak with Nick Simonson, the assistant general manager of the Lower Republican Natural Resources District, and Joslynn VanDerslice, the water resources manager of the…
Volume 16 Issue 5 May
In this month’s cover story, we speak with Glenn Tenorio, the irrigation program manager at the Pueblo of Santa Ana’s Department of Natural Resources. By rehabilitating and upgrading irrigation infrastructure…
Volume 16 Issue 5 May
In this month’s cover story, we interview Brad Siebert of New Zealand Avocado, the industry association that supports New Zealand’s 1,500 avocado growers and its many service providers and exporters. We…
Volume 16 Issue 5 May
In this month’s cover story, we speak with Derek Friehe, a second-generation farmer in Moses Lake, Washington, about irrigated agriculture in the region and the importance of completing the second half of the…
Volume 16 Issue 5 May
While drone-based planting and chemical applications may sound futuristic, the technology is ready and will only become more common, says Kurt Bohrer, the owner of Ag Drone Service. In our cover…
Sharing The Waters
Sharing the Waters is a book written by the late Robert W. “Bob” Johnson, a career federal water management expert who rose through the ranks of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to eventually serve as its commissioner.
Commissioner Johnson’s insights remind readers that despite the seemingly unprecedented challenges confronting the Colorado River and its users today, contentious matters have always been a part of their history. Yet, he makes it clear that solutions for river and its use will never occur rapidly nor can they likely ever be permanent because as circumstances evolve, so too must the law of the river.
Sharing the Waters can be obtained by making a modest donation to the Water Education Fund.
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