Industry Insights Webinars

Industry Insights is a webinar series featuring 60-minute sessions (presentation and Q&A). Two different webinar series are included: one focused on agriculture irrigation and the other focused on landscape irrigation and lighting. These webinars cover issues current and relevant to those working in the industry today. They feature knowledgeable experts presenting information about industry trends, research, best practices and techniques for implementation in the field. Industry Insights webinars are available to the public and most offer participants CEUs.

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Upcoming Webinars

Six Questions Every Golf Course Should Be Asking About Water Use

Intermediate | Turf & Landscape | 1 CEU
Oct. 26 | Zoom Meetings

Presenters: Pat Gross, Owner, Turf Solutions LLC

Description: Golf courses are conspicuous users of water, and scrutiny is especially intensified during times of drought. This presentation covers six basic questions every golf facility should address regarding golf course water requirements and site-specific best management practices to meet long-range and short-term goals for water conservation while meeting expectations for course conditioning. This webinar will also discuss various issues affecting golf course water use and supply and highlight research, technology and resources golf courses (and landscape managers) can use to help improve water use efficiency.

Member price: $35 | Nonmember price: $50

Recording Coming Soon

Past Webinars Available for Purchase

Webinars are worth 1 CEU each (unless noted otherwise).

Agriculture Webinars

Irrigation’s Role in Sustaining Value & Mitigating Risk | 0.25 CEU | July 26, 2023
ROI of Improving Drip Irrigation System Distribution Uniformity | April 26, 2023
Marketing Your Business on Social Media | 0.25 CEU | March 2, 2023
Drought-Driven Change: How the Climate Crisis Has Altered Perspectives on Smart Irrigation | March 29, 2023
Utilizing Low-Cost Technology in Agriculture | June 24, 2021
Sprinkler Spruce Up: A Little Maintenance Goes a Long Way | April 22, 2021
Microirrigation Issues & Common Treatment Programs | April 1, 2021
Efficient Irrigation to Produce Cannabinol From Hemp | March 25, 2021
Irrigation Technology Management & Scheduling | March 18, 2021
Testing Ag Performance Solutions in the Oklahoma Panhandle | Feb. 25, 2021
Leveraging IoT for Ag Data | Feb. 18, 2021
TPNRD Water Data Program | Feb. 11, 2021
Pumping System Audit Identifies $19kPa Electricity Saving | Feb. 9, 2021
Precise Irrigation With Actionable Insights From Satellites | Feb. 4, 2021
SDI-E — Maximizing Profit & Nutrient Utilization Including Dairy Effluent for Corn, Wheat and Alfalfa Production With Drip Irrigation Systems as a Nutrient Delivery Method | Jan. 21, 2021
Power Quality & Pumps ... Is Your Power Killing Your Pumps? | Jan. 14, 2021
Sustainable Irrigation: An Integrated Approach | Jan. 7, 2021
Sustainability of Irrigated Agriculture in the Central Valley of California | Dec. 17, 2020
Managing Nebraska’s Irrigation Water Use in the Cloud | Dec. 10, 2020
How Irrigation Automation & Telemetry Help Save Water | Nov. 19, 2020
Irrigation Design Webinar | Nov. 19, 2020
Solar Pumping Basics | Oct. 29, 2020
Valve Applications for Mechanized Irrigation | Oct. 22, 2020
Irrigation Technology & the Future of Farming | Oct. 22, 2020
Understanding Pressure Regulation | April 23, 2020
Use of Satellite Imagery to Calibrate Crop Coefficient | Feb. 27, 2020
Soil-Water Relationships & How They Relate to Irrigation Scheduling | Aug. 30, 2019
Water Hammer & Maintaining Basic Hydraulics | Feb. 22, 2019
Electrical Safety for Center Pivot Irrigation Systems | Jan. 30, 2019
Mobile Drip Irrigation Demonstration Results | Oct. 3, 2018
Implementing Variable Rate Center Pivot Irrigation | Jan. 31, 2018
Fertigation/Chemigation for Agriculture & Landscape Irrigation | Sept. 22, 2017
Filtration for Agriculture & Landscape Irrigation | March 24, 2017
Using Soil Moisture Sensors | March 18, 2016

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Landscape Webinars

From Irrigation to Water Management | June 20, 2023
ROI of Improving Drip Irrigation System Distribution Uniformity | April 26, 2023
Marketing Your Business on Social Media | 0.25 CEU | March 2, 2023
Drought-Driven Change: How the Climate Crisis Has Altered Perspectives on Smart Irrigation | March 29, 2023
Water Conservation Approaches in Turfgrass Systems | April 6, 2021
Organizational Development: Bucking the Trend | 0.25 CEU | March 23, 2021
From Irrigation to Water Management | March 16, 2021
Rainwater Harvesting: Your Only Water Source | March 9, 2021
A Green Industry Partnership in Southern Nevada | 0.25 CEU | Feb. 23, 2021
Using the Indicator Plant Method to Calculate Drip Emitter Requirements | Feb. 9, 2021
Enhanced Water Conservation Through Pump Station Design | Feb. 2, 2021
Green Industry Benchmarks & Critical Numbers | 0.25 CEU | Jan. 26, 2021
Retaining the Right People at the Right Time | 0.25 CEU | Jan. 19, 2021
An Innovative & Efficient Way to Collect PSI for Drip Audits | Jan. 12, 2021
Greywater Options for All Jobs | Jan. 5, 2021
Preparing for & Responding to a Down Economy | 0.25 CEU | Dec. 15, 2020
It Works on Paper: Reconciling Site Hydraulics | Dec. 8, 2020
Top Lighting Mistakes & How to Avoid Them | No CEUs | Dec. 8, 2020
How to Build Scale Within Your Business | 0.25 CEU | Nov. 24, 2020
Landscape Irrigation Design Within AutoCAD – Advanced | Nov. 17, 2020
CAD Basics: Learning How to Draft in AutoCAD | Nov. 10, 2020
Multiple Methods of Irrigation Installation | Nov. 3, 2020
Don’t Lose Your Shirt by Growing in Dirt | Oct. 27, 2020
Advanced Lighting Controls | No CEUs | Oct. 27, 2020
COVID 19: A Response From Landscape State Associations | 0.25 CEU | Oct. 21, 2020
Wi-Fi: What You Need to Know to Look Like a Pro | Oct. 13, 2020
Advancing Landscape Irrigation Management | Oct. 6, 2020
Two-Wire Troubleshooting | July 16, 2020
Irrigation System Design Approaches to Minimize Surge Pressure | May 21, 2020
Controller Troubleshooting | May 12, 2020
Field Wiring Diagnostics | April 14, 2020
Comparing Weekly Irrigation to Rain Sensor Performance | March 19, 2020
The Hidden Issues of Using Nonpotable Water Sources | Oct. 11, 2019
Keys for Maintaining Efficiency of a Drip or Microirrigation System | Sept. 20, 2019
Soil-Water Relationships & How They Relate to Irrigation Scheduling | Aug. 30, 2019
Wi-Fi Controllers in Irrigation | May 10, 2019
Water Conservation in Irrigation | April 19, 2019
Pumps for Irrigation | March 29, 2019
Water Hammer & Maintaining Basic Hydraulics | Feb. 22, 2019
VFD Pump Operations | Sept. 14, 2018
Advance Wire Troubleshooting: Using Volts, Ohms & Amperage | Aug. 29, 2018
Upgrading Points of Connection for Master Valves & Flow Sensors | April 11, 2018
Basics of Water-efficient Irrigation Products | March 23, 2018
How to Match Precipitation Rates on Rotors When You Have Different Arcs on the Same Valve | Feb. 22, 2018
Fertigation/Chemigation for Agriculture & Landscape Irrigation | Sept. 22, 2017
Filtration for Agriculture & Landscape Irrigation | March 24, 2017
Wi-Fi Controllers for Landscape Irrigation | Feb. 24, 2017
Pressure Regulation & Check Valves for Landscape Irrigation | Jan. 27, 2017
Refining the Landscape Watering Coefficients for Your Sites | Oct. 21, 2016
Keeping Water on Target: Impacts on Uniformity & Efficiency | Aug. 5, 2016
Methods & Materials for Restraining Pipes & Fittings | April 8, 2016
Using Soil Moisture Sensors | March 18, 2016
Drip Irrigation Design for Plant Establishment & Long-term Maintenance | Feb. 5, 2016
ET & Plant Factors: Dealing With Drought & Deficit Irrigation | March 25, 2015

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Past Bringing Water to Life Webinar Recordings (FREE)

The Bringing Water to Life webinar series addresses relevant topics affecting both agriculture and landscape irrigation. Interesting topics presented by industry experts all in the convenience of a free webinar make these programs can’t-miss learning opportunities. These one-hour webinars are worth 1 CEU each (unless noted otherwise).

Being WaterSmart – How Texas Saved Their Landscapes | April 24, 2018
Moving Water – The Great Infrastructure Challenge | April 5, 2018
Landscape’s Water Challenges – Solutions From the Experts | March 27, 2018
Agriculture’s Water Challenges – Solutions From the Experts | March 13, 2018
Sustainability – You’ve Heard of It, but What Does It Mean for Landscape Irrigation? | Feb. 27, 2018
10 Tips to Use Social Media to Promote Efficient Irrigation | 0.25 CEU | Feb. 22, 2018
Telling a Positive Story About Irrigated Agriculture | 0.5 CEU | June 29, 2017
Agricultural Irrigation in the Mississippi River Basin | June 8, 2017
The Plant Something Initiative | 0.5 CEU | May 17, 2017
Water Budgeting: The Future of Landscape Irrigation? | Dec. 11, 2014
Promoting Efficient Irrigation: Strategies That Work | July 31, 2014
Agriculture in a Changing Climate: Is Efficient Irrigation a Key to the Future? | June 24, 2014
Mitigating Effects of Drought: Visions for Sustainable Irrigation | May 21, 2014
The Ogallala Aquifer: The Role of Irrigation for a Sustainable Future | April 24, 2014
Green Infrastructure: The Role of Irrigation in Stormwater Management | Jan. 30, 2014
Changing How We Irrigate: Taking Advantage of Incentives to Help Farmers Upgrade Irrigation Technologies | Dec. 12, 2013
The Energy & Water Efficiency Nexus | Sept. 26, 2013
Feeding the Future With Today’s Resources | Sept. 12, 2013