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Irrigation Leader is dedicated to the men and women providing water to irrigators in the 17 western states and beyond. Our interviews with irrigation district managers and personnel; supplier representatives; and leading local, state and federal government officials distill the issues of the day and offer real-world perspectives and insight.
Current Editions
Here are the latest editions of Irrigation Leader magazine. You can find previous months by selecting the desired edition under the Magazines tab or by visiting our archives here.
Volume 15 Issue 3 Mar
This year, Gary Kennedy will be stepping down as the superintendent of the Mancos Water Conservancy District after 34 years of service. Gary has truly been an irrigation leader throughout his career:
Volume 15 Issue 3 Mar AZ
This month, we have the honor of interviewing Congressman Juan Ciscomani, who represents Arizona’s Sixth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Ciscomani…
Volume 15 Issue 3 Mar MT
This month, our cover interview is with Garrett Hanson of the Helena Valley Irrigation District. Mr. Hanson tells us about his district’s automation, lining, and piping projects and discusses shifts in water…
Volume 15 Issue 3 Mar NE
The Upper Republican Natural Resources District serves to preserve and protect groundwater in a southwesterm Nebraska watershed with nearly 450,000 acres of groundwater-irrigated land.
Volume 15 Issue 3 Mar NM
In our cover interview this month, we speak with Manager Coley Burgess of Carlsbad Irrigation District (CID) about the water conservation initiatives the district is carrying out. The standout among…
Volume 15 Issue 3 Mar NZ
Miles Anderson has been serving in the New Zealand Parliament since his election in 2023. In our cover interview, he tells us about his farming and agribusiness background, his involvement in…
Volume 15 Issue 3 Mar WA
While he has been the manager of the South Columbia Basin Irrigation District (SCBID) since 2021, John O’Callaghan brings more than three decades of experience on the Columbia Basin…
Volume 15 Issue 3 Mar WY
John Barrasso has represented Wyoming in the United States Senate since 2007. In this month’s cover interview, he discusses several pieces of pending legislation and how they will benefit…
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