Early civilizations used flood irrigation, also known as furrow irrigation, to grow crops. Despite the many advantages of mechanized irrigation, this method is still used around the world.

The goal of drip irrigation is to use minimal resources through extremely efficient water application. However, drip systems have a number of disadvantages that should be considered before deciding if they are right for a specific field.

Corn is an important crop for the United States economy.

Soybean growers meet a high demand for a product that has a variety of uses.

Center pivot and lateral move irrigation systems deliver precise, efficient watering that boosts forage quality, supports herd health, and improves dairy productivity—making them essential for sustainable, high-performing operations.

While potatoes are grown throughout the United States, the majority of the country's production of this crop comes from Idaho and Washington.

Smart irrigation technologies deliver precise, timely watering that supports dense, durable sod, minimizes resource waste, and promotes consistent root development for optimal turf quality.

Every cotton producer wants to attain maximum yield potential. Irrigation is an important tool in reaching that goal. Needed irrigation varies based on rainfall, soil type and other variables.

In one recent season, Andrés Villagra harvested 91 tons of chicory per hectare (37 tons per acre)—an amount he had never before obtained—from his field in central Chile’s Bío Bío region.

Peanuts are a challenging but profitable crop.

Onion crops are highly sensitive to underwatering or overwatering. This article discusses dry bulb onions grown in Oregon and Washington.

Agricultural producers across the United States are taking advantage of the opportunity to grow industrial hemp. They hope to gain a foothold in a new industry that shows strong potential for the future.

Matthew Colley is a diversified agricultural producer. He grows grain and tobacco and raises 10,000 head of hogs along with a large poultry operation. Colley planted a few acres of hemp in 2017 to experiment with growing the crop and processing it for cannabidiol, the nonpsychoactive cannabinoid known as CBD and used in a variety of health products.