Crop irrigation — watering the plants that make our food — is one of the most intensive uses of water in the world. This year, at the United Nations 2023 Water Conference, the biggest water conference ...

Recently, I shared a few thoughts on pre-plant irrigation, some of which sparked good conversation among producers.

Human existence boils down to one brutal fact: however much food you have, it’s enough to last for the rest of your life. Finding your next meal has always been the central organizing fact of life, ...

Efficient water usage in agriculture is crucial for sustaining a growing human population. A better understanding of the systems that support agriculture, farmers and farmlands allows for food ...

Texas agriculture producers who rely on irrigation have a new tool created by Texas A&M AgriLife irrigation specialists to help them optimize water use as their crops progress through the growing ...

With climate change, irrigating more crops in the United States will be critical to sustaining future yields, as drought conditions are likely to increase due to warmer temperatures and shifting ...

Learn about how research from the University of Arkansas revealed a large variance in water pumping costs for irrigation ...

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates one-third of all U.S. corn and soybean acres are experiencing some level of dry soil conditions at the start of planting season. As irrigation costs climb and ...

Thousands of hectares of communal land set aside for smallholder farmers’ use in South Africa are lying fallow because of ...

If you live in Texas, then you are likely well acquainted with the state’s often harsh climate. The hot, dry conditions combined with unpredictable rainfall and drought often leads to declining ...