Emily SchappacherNov 3, 2023
Lou Anella, Ph.D., recipient of the 2015 Irrigation Foundation Excellence in Education Award, talks about the industry’s greatest challenges and what irrigation professionals and educators…
LM StaffNov 5, 2015
TruGreen will offer a irrigation maintenance service in 15 to 20 Eastern and Northern U.S. cities in 2016, The Commercial Appeal reported. The service is branded as…
Kyle McNerneyOct 9, 2024
One irrigation pro says selling water management on ROI is not the best approach. When I started my business I thought return on investment (ROI)…
LM StaffNov 8, 2022
Hunter Industries released its Clik-Delay, a rain accessory that prevents irrigation after a rain event. According the company, the Clik-Delay is a low-cost, water-saving device…
LM StaffAug 3, 2018
IrriGreen, based in Minnesota, was chosen as a semifinalist for the 11th annual MN Cup Competition. IrriGreen designed, developed and commercialized the IrriGreen Genius Irrigation…
LM StaffNov 3, 2023
An irrigation audit is a good opportunity to ensure clients’ irrigation systems are working properly. Use the findings to create or tweak irrigation schedules for…
Featured is a PDF version of the June 2015 Step by Step on “How to do an irrigation audit” for use in company training efforts.…
LM StaffAug 14, 2023
The Irrigation Association (IA) addressed its stance on California’s mandatory water restrictions in a letter to California Gov. Jerry Brown. On April 1, Brown issued…
LM StaffApr 20, 2015
T. Christy Enterprises named Bill Blonchek as sales manager for the eastern region. In this position, Blonchek will lead sales efforts in the eastern United…
With water budgets, contractors can demonstrate and document good water stewardship. When it comes to sustainability, few people are under more pressure than irrigation contractors.…
Beth GeraciNov 3, 2023
With today’s advances in water tech, irrigators see the benefits in efficiency and affordability. U.S. water rates are rising, water restrictions are becoming the norm,…
Chris Spain, co-founder of HydroPoint, explains how this next generation of smart irrigation systems will make it possible for an irrigation contractor to respond to…
Michael Dukes, Ph.D., P.E., CID, is an irrigation specialist and professor in the University of Florida’s Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department. He’s also director of…
Erik Beltran President, Texas Green Gardens Corp. Spring, Texas “I prefer the Rain Bird ESP-Modular controllers. It’s an easy, simple and economic option. They bring…
LM StaffJan 8, 2015
Hunter Industries introduced its MP800SR360, a short radius version of its MP Rotator. The product features a 360-degree full-circle pattern and has radius settings as…
Sarah PfleddererNov 3, 2023
How Nutri-Lawn Ottawa navigates certifications and security clearances to provide irrigation services for government properties. Looking beyond its hefty duty to water every blade of…
Suppliers weigh in... “Maintenance on a dripline system is a piece of cake. There are no nozzles or rotors to get out of adjustment. No need…
LM StaffNov 9, 2023
Jeff Snyder, director of agronomics for Mainscape, talks to LM after his Power Talk during the Professional Landcare Network's (PLANET's) Green Industry Conference 2014 in…
Bryan OstlundNov 3, 2023
For many property owners, the benefits of natural turf may not be clear. Misconceptions about grass abound. As a partner in caring for a…
LM StaffJul 25, 2014
The Complete Pro II is billed as an all-in-one professional pump station for small and mid-sized irrigation projects. It incorporates a centrifugal pump (0.75 to…
Smart irrigation proponents advocate for Smart Irrigation Month in 2014 and beyond. Jeremy Hunt was an early proponent of water conservation. As a student at…
LM StaffAug 16, 2023
The American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC), named two ASIC Fellows (FASIC) at its annual conference in Portland, Ore.: Irrigation consultants Brian Vinchesi with Irrigation…
LM StaffAug 2, 2018
Jim Laiche, water conservation business manager for the Toro Co., was awarded the American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) 2014 Roy Williams Memorial Award at this year’s…
LM StaffJun 5, 2014
Toro Irrigation, Irritrol and Unique Lighting Systems have added three professionals to their teams. Orion Goe is the new product marketing manager for Toro residential/commercial…
