CONTENTS
VOL. 5, ISSUE 2 | Fall 2020
6 FEATURES Water management
6 Keeping the Colorado flowing What are we doing to safeguard the lifeblood of the American West?
10 Straight from the field Researchers share what you need to know related to current research focused on two methods of irrigation: mobile drip and subsurface drip.
Precision irrigation
14 Seeking solutions Precision irrigation offers established tools for today and exciting options for the future.
18 Looking into the future Using imagery in irrigation management is growing, with many new uses expected in the future.
Directory
22 Preferred IA Vendor Directory Find the companies with the products and services you are looking for.
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