CONTENTS
VOL. 8, ISSUE 5 | Summer 2024
10 FEATURES Next generation
10 A family affair e Peterson brothers use the power of YouTube to support their family-owned operation.
Certification
16 Growing experience Jim Reid went from farmer to certified irrigation designer with the IA’s certification program.
Smart irrigation and technology
20 Embrace the future Use these four tips to get the most out of adding smart irrigation technology to your farm.
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irrigationtoday.org Summer 2024 | Irrigation TODAY 3 Dealer relationships
24 Tips for teaming up Follow these tips to success in strengthening your relationship with your dealer.
34 The journey of the farm bill
Understand the legislation’s current obstacles and potential paths to the president’s desk.
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Editorial message .................4 Economy ..........................6 Legislative update ................8 Tech corner ...................... 28 Your best practice ............... 30 Association news ................ 32 Industry insights ................ 36 Weather outlook ................ 38 Ad index ......................... 38
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