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Valley Irrigation is the worldwide leader in precision irrigation. The Valley brand of center pivot, linear, and corner equipment provides solutions for conserving water and meeting the growing demand for food.
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    Valley VRI Takes Center Pivot Precision Irrigation to the Next Level

    Precise water application, water savings and, of course, increased yields are just a few of the advantages of Valley® Variable Rate Irrigation(VRI). Growers everywhere are benefiting from it, and Valley continues to improve their VRI offerings for center pivot and linear precision irrigation. Valley VRI is ...more
    Precise water application, water savings and, of course, increased yields are just a few of the advantages of Valley® Variable Rate Irrigation(VRI). Growers everywhere are benefiting from it, and Valley continues to improve their VRI offerings for center pivot and linear precision irrigation. Valley VRI is ...more · Jun 15, 2017

  • The True Value of a Valley Center Pivot Irrigation Machine

    Valley® is built on five pillars called the Valley Values that are the backbone of the company: reliability, durability, advanced technology, responsiveness and precision. But, what does that mean to the growers working in the field day in and day out? Simply put, the Valley Values mean growers get the best irrigation equipment and the most value for their money. Let’s focus on two ...more
    Valley® is built on five pillars called the Valley Values that are the backbone of the company: reliability, durability, advanced technology, responsiveness and precision. But, what does that mean to the growers working in the field day in and day out? Simply put, the Valley Values mean growers get the best irrigation equipment and the most value for their money. Let’s focus on two ...more · Jun 12, 2017

  • Top 5 Irrigation Management Features in BaseStation3

    There are a number of tools you need to keep your center pivot irrigation system operating properly. Sometimes, the most valuable tools are not the ones in your toolbox. Software solutions, like Valley® BaseStation3™ can be just as valuable of a tool as your favorite pair of pliers. When it comes to pivot irrigation, BaseStation3 provides you with a complete toolbox of option...more
    There are a number of tools you need to keep your center pivot irrigation system operating properly. Sometimes, the most valuable tools are not the ones in your toolbox. Software solutions, like Valley® BaseStation3™ can be just as valuable of a tool as your favorite pair of pliers. When it comes to pivot irrigation, BaseStation3 provides you with a complete toolbox of option...more · Jun 05, 2017

  • Farm Irrigation Pumps: How Modern Farming Has Changed the Face of Irrigation Control

    Life happens. Life changes. Technology changes. And how we let that technology affect our everyday routine is up to us. In January, I became a father. Many parents know what that feeling is like, and some will find out soon enough. It is a feeling that is difficult to put into words, and you can’t know it without experiencing it yourself. My life changed; it changed for the better an...more
    Life happens. Life changes. Technology changes. And how we let that technology affect our everyday routine is up to us. In January, I became a father. Many parents know what that feeling is like, and some will find out soon enough. It is a feeling that is difficult to put into words, and you can’t know it without experiencing it yourself. My life changed; it changed for the better an...more · May 18, 2017

  • 5 Facts About Your Current Irrigation Sprinklers

    After over seven years working as part of the Valley® Water Application Group, I’ve seen so many sprinkler package variations that it would make your head spin! Valley has around 500 Valley dealers globally. With this broad of a distribution network and customer base, it’s obvious that many factors, beyond just crop, soil and climate, influence the ever-so-complex irrigation sprinkler...more
    After over seven years working as part of the Valley® Water Application Group, I’ve seen so many sprinkler package variations that it would make your head spin! Valley has around 500 Valley dealers globally. With this broad of a distribution network and customer base, it’s obvious that many factors, beyond just crop, soil and climate, influence the ever-so-complex irrigation sprinkler...more · May 15, 2017

  • Of the Many Crop Irrigation Systems, Which Type is Right for You?

    Flood, drip and mechanized are all common types of crop irrigation systems that are used. If you’re looking to add irrigation to your dry land, it’s important to understand the benefits and drawbacks of each type in order to make the right decision for your fields. Before you decide on your method(s), you need to fully understand your field’s topography, soils, available water and cro...more
    Flood, drip and mechanized are all common types of crop irrigation systems that are used. If you’re looking to add irrigation to your dry land, it’s important to understand the benefits and drawbacks of each type in order to make the right decision for your fields. Before you decide on your method(s), you need to fully understand your field’s topography, soils, available water and cro...more · May 11, 2017

  • Effectively Irrigating a Corner Area with Irrigation Technology

    The key to higher quality crops comes down to uniformity, and that means achieving an even distribution of water over the entire corner. It’s necessary to have control over each nozzle across the boom to get this level of uniformity, so that it each nozzle pulses the right amount at the right time to distribute water evenly. Trimble® Irrigate-IQ™ uniform corner, now available ...more
    The key to higher quality crops comes down to uniformity, and that means achieving an even distribution of water over the entire corner. It’s necessary to have control over each nozzle across the boom to get this level of uniformity, so that it each nozzle pulses the right amount at the right time to distribute water evenly. Trimble® Irrigate-IQ™ uniform corner, now available ...more · May 08, 2017

  • 6 Tips for Converting Your Rice Farming Equipment to Center Pivot Irrigation

    A recent article in the Mid-America Farm Grower discussed a presentation given by Dr. Jason Krutz at the National Conservation Systems Cotton & Rice Conference. Dr. Krutz explained, “The biggest threat to irrigated agriculture in the mid-South is aquifer depletion.” He went on to discuss several water-saving techniques, all based around traditional flood irrigation method...more
    A recent article in the Mid-America Farm Grower discussed a presentation given by Dr. Jason Krutz at the National Conservation Systems Cotton & Rice Conference. Dr. Krutz explained, “The biggest threat to irrigated agriculture in the mid-South is aquifer depletion.” He went on to discuss several water-saving techniques, all based around traditional flood irrigation method...more · May 08, 2017

  • Getting Your Dad Acquainted with His New Valley ICON5 Smart Irrigation Panel

    Your dad is now the proud owner of a new Valley® ICON5 smart irrigation panel – now what? Learning about a new product and becoming familiar with its features can be exciting for some and a pain for others. Luckily, for those individuals who may not be excited to learn a new product, the Valley ICON5 panel is incredibly intuitive and makes learning almost effortless. The Valley ICON® ...more
    Your dad is now the proud owner of a new Valley® ICON5 smart irrigation panel – now what? Learning about a new product and becoming familiar with its features can be exciting for some and a pain for others. Luckily, for those individuals who may not be excited to learn a new product, the Valley ICON5 panel is incredibly intuitive and makes learning almost effortless. The Valley ICON® ...more · Apr 27, 2017