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What we do at Irrigation Leader Magazine
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 14 Issue 8 September NZ
Interviewing Jemma Mulvihill was especially interesting for a U.S. magazine active in New Zealand, because Ms. Mulvihill’s studies in the United States and her observation of the…

Volume 14 Issue 8 September WA
After more than 40 years at the Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District (YTID), 25 of which as its manager, Rick Dieker is preparing to retire. I’ve known Mr. Dieker for years now and have…

Volume 14 Issue 8 September
For more than 70 years, the Four States Irrigation Council has been providing irrigators from Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming a forum to connect with each other…

Volume 14 Issue 8 September AZ
In this month’s cover story, we have the privilege of speaking with Congressman Ruben Gallego about advocating for Arizona in Washington, DC, and in the Colorado basin.

Volume 14 Issue 8 September MT
Like so many western irrigation districts, the Huntley Project Irrigation District (HPID), established in 1907, has served many generations of farmers.

Volume 14 Issue 8 September NE
This month, we’re pleased to feature an interview with Sherry Vinton, who, in addition to serving as director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture since January…

Volume 14 Issue 8 September NM
This month, we have the privilege of interviewing Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury about her work representing New Mexico irrigated agriculture on the federal…
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