CONTENTS


VOL. 6, ISSUE 4 | Spring 2022


16 FEATURES


Big data in irrigation 10 Know your numbers


Use data collection to get the most out of your irrigation.


16 Adding data to experience Collect water use data and compare it to observation for accuracy.


Research & irrigation


20 Planting seeds for future research New irrigation study guides IIC’s research program priorities for upcoming projects.


24 Getting to the root of the industry Irrigation Today sits down with the 2020 economic study’s principal researcher George Oamek.


20 IN EVERY ISSUE


Editorial message .................4 Economy ..........................6 Legislative update ................8 Your best practice ............... 28 Tech corner ...................... 30 Industry insights ................ 32 Association news ................ 34 Weather outlook ................ 36 Ad index ......................... 38


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