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IRRIGATION

The Industry Insights for Agriculture
IA ANNOUNCES will be held October 2020-March 2021 intermediate and advanced level irriga-
tion professionals and will be taught by
NEW 2020 and feature 60-minute webinars cover- instructors with industry expertise and
proven teaching experience.
ing a wide range of topics discussing
EDUCATION WEEK+ the latest industry research, trends, best Looking ahead to 2021!
practices and how-tos.
Please know that while our show may
By Anne Blankenbiller, New product contest be canceled, the IA continues its mission
Irrigation Association senior Even in the midst of a global pandem- to promote efficient irrigation. While the
communications manager ic, innovation in our industry has con- challenges facing us all are strong, our
tinued. To ensure that you get to see the resolve is stronger. We are a resilient in-
Every year, the Irrigation Association latest new products and technologies to dustry with a bright future ahead.
is honored to host irrigation profession- hit the market in the last year, the IA is
als from all over the world at the Irriga- sponsoring its new product contest — in We hope to “see” you virtually
tion Show and Education Week. This an- a virtual format. throughout the remainder of this year,
nual event is a hub of activity where the and we look forward to gathering to-
industry comes together to explore, con- gether again at the 2021 Irrigation Show
nect and learn. and Education Week in San Diego, Cal-
ifornia, Dec. 6-10, 2021. Until then, stay
Unfortunately, as with many other 2020 safe, stay positive and continue doing
events, the health and safety issues re- the essential work that is so critical to
lated to the coronavirus pandemic have our society.
caused the IA Board of Directors to can- Circle 16 on enquiry card
cel this year’s Irrigation Show planned
in San Antonio, Texas, in December. Af-
ter thoroughly examining the options, NEW IN-LINE COIL
the board determined that the IA cannot Many aspects of the new product con-
guarantee the positive and rewarding test will be the same as in the past, but WEIGHT
experience that attendees and exhibi- going online also offers new unique
tors have come to enjoy each year. opportunities to benefit both those sub- • More weight than standard pivot drop
We know how the industry values this mitting products and those interested in weights of 1.25 pounds (0.57 kg)
annual gathering of the profession, es- learning about them. The official contest • Save a fitting with integrated Hose
pecially those of you who come from will still be judged by an expert panel of Barb x ¾” MNPT connections
outside the United States. It is our goal judges, and each applicant will have the
that when you make the effort to attend opportunity to present their product with • Hidden from theft - no shiny metal!
an annual Irrigation Show, we want to en- a five-minute presentation and question
sure we are able to give you 100% of ev- and answer session live via Zoom.
erything that you expect and deserve at Anyone interested in checking out
such an event, all in a safe manner. these innovative new products will have
ample opportunity to browse the prod-
New virtual Education Week+ uct pages online from Sept. 21 to Nov. 19.
Another new twist this year is that the in-
dustry will have the opportunity to weigh
in on their favorite products through a
“People’s Choice” voting page.
The official live online judging will The new in-line coil weight is for use
Although we cannot gather together in take place Nov. 16-19, and People’s with 3000 Series & 3030 Series Sprin-
person in Texas, the IA is bringing some Choice voting will open Nov. 2 and ex- klers. This low profile weight fits directly
of its most valued show elements to you tend through Nov. 19. All winners will be into a flexible drop hose secured with a
in a digital format this year through its announced on Nov. 20. clamp, above a Nelson regulator and/or
new Education Week+. One of those el- sprinkler. This includes the plastic cov-
ements is Industry Insights, which will IA University er versions of the O3000 and O3030 at 6,
be presented as a weekly webinar se- The Irrigation Show has always been 10, or 15 psi (0.4, 0.7, or 1 bar) where the
ries providing attendees with the same the ideal venue to get the most com- regulator must be installed directly onto
quantity and quality information in an prehensive and respected irrigation the coil weight. Circle 17 on enquiry card
accommodating schedule. education available. These IA Universi-
Today’s irrigation industry is rapidly ty courses provide the core curriculum
changing and evolving through inno- for irrigation professionals. The class- ADVERTISE IN
vative business practices, research and es teach the fundamental and practi- THE ARAB WORLD
technology advancement. Your chal- cal skills necessary to design, install or
lenge is to keep up with what is new maintain an irrigation system, as well as AGRIBUSINESS
and relevant. Industry Insights is where the business skills to manage a small ir-
irrigation professionals gather to hear rigation company. MAGAZINE AND
about the latest industry trends, best PROMOTE YOUR
practices and relevant topics — all from This year, IA University classes will
knowledgeable experts in the industry. be conducted online Nov. 30-Dec. 4. PRODUCTS
Courses will be available for beginning,
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