Live from the IA Show: Innovations, Leadership, and the Future of Sustainable Irrigation

Recorded live from the Irrigation Association Show at the Long Beach Convention Center, Rob and Chris connect with four influential figures in the irrigation industry. Outgoing IA President Inge Bisconer reflects on her tenure, shares her vision for the association’s future, and introduces Surf & Earth Enterprises’ advanced, free software for industry users. Tyler Fields, sr. director, Valley Water Delivery at Valmont Industries, Inc., highlights his company’s journey to winning the IA’s prestigious Vanguard Award. IA CEO Natasha Rankin offers insights into the association's expanding educational initiatives and its active role in public policy advocacy. Finally, Dan Winterton, director of marketing for The Toro Company's Irrigation & Lighting Division, discusses the environmental benefits of WaterSmart technology with natural turf over turf removal, emphasizing its role in carbon sequestration and reducing urban heat, noise, and pollution. Podcast Recorded on November 7, 2024