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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 16 Issue 9 October
This month, we have the pleasure of featuring Dan Keppen, who will soon be handing over the reins at the Family Farm Alliance after 20 years as the organization’s executive director. In our interview, we…
Volume 16 Issue 9 October
The idea of agrivoltaics is simple but powerful. Interweaving crops and photovoltaic arrays not only allows producers to simultaneously grow plants and generate solar power—by shading the plants and cooling the array…
Volume 16 Issue 9 October
In our cover story this month, we interview Hayley Young, the administrator of the Valley County Conservation District. The district carries out education and outreach activities across the entirety…
Volume 16 Issue 9 October
Nebraska Extension’s Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) program banks on a powerful yet simple principle: Allowing producers to test out new management methods in a low-risk…
Volume 16 Issue 9 October
In our cover story this month, we interview Richard McDowell, a professor at Lincoln University who has also served for many years at research institute AgResearch, now part of the New Zealand…
Volume 16 Issue 9 October
In our cover story this month, we interview Tim Prickett, the owner of Moses Lake–based equipment supplier RASHCO. Mr. Prickett gives us an overview of his offerings and how they can benefit…
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