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Sunday, December 05, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Registration Open
  • Room: Lobby C
Track(s)
  • Registration

Monday, December 06, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Registration Open
  • Room: Lobby C
Track(s)
  • Registration

Monday, December 06, 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

IA University Material Pick up
  • Room: Upper level outside 5B
  • Education

Monday, December 06, 8:00 AM - 8:25 AM

Current frameworks for reference ET and crop coefficient calculation
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Richard Allen
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Monday, December 06, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Electrical Troubleshooting: Diagnosing Field Wiring Problems
  • Room: 8
Save time and money with this practical course in electrical troubleshooting. This half-day class covers diagnosing field wiring problems and proper use of volt-ohm meters. Learn to systematically assess and resolve confusing electrical problems....
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Craig Borland
The Toro Company
Instructor
Frederick Hall
Market Development Director
K-Rain Manufacturing Corp.
Track(s)
  • Beginner
  • Education-Landscape & Golf
Irrigation Components for Residential/Small Commercial Systems
  • Room: 5A
Increase your understanding of components for residential and small commercial irrigation systems. This half-day course covers system components from the point of connection to the point of water application, including how control systems, valves, sprays and rotors work....
Speaker(s)
Instructor
John Raffiani
President
Raffiani's Automatic Sprinkler Service
Instructor
Tom Glazener
Synthetic Field Services Manager
Pacific Sports Turf
Track(s)
  • Beginner
  • Education-Landscape & Golf

Monday, December 06, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Agricultural Drip/Micro Design (Day 1)
  • Room: 3
Design efficient, economic irrigation systems for orchards and row crops. Two full days cover crop requirements, filtration, pumping, pressure regulation and emitter/sprayer selection. Recommended review for the certified irrigation designer drip/micro specialty exam. Attendes must complete both days of the class to receive the 16 CEUs. No partial CEUs given.  ...
Speaker(s)
Instructor
John Maxwell
Owner
Maxwell Irrigation
Track(s)
  • Advanced
  • Education-Agriculture
ASABE/IA 6th Decennial National Irrigation Symposium
  • Room: 11B
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
Center Pivot Design (Day 1)
  • Room: 7A
Understand center pivot design and system management. Two full days cover theory and practical applications, including nozzle selection, application rates and scheduling. Recommended class preparation includes Principles of Irrigation. Attendes must complete both days of the class to receive the 16 CEUs. No partial CEUs given. ...
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Michael Mills
Manager of Dealer Development & Training/Director of Sustainability Solutions
Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Instructor
Steve McCoon
District Manager
Nelson Irrigation Corp.
Track(s)
  • Advanced
  • Education-Agriculture
Landscape Irrigation Auditor (Day 1)
  • Room: 9
Learn how to assess irrigation system performance. This two-day session covers field tests and calculating accurate watering schedules based on plant water use, soils and local weather data. Recommended review for the certified landscape irrigation auditor exam. Attendes must complete both days of the class to receive the 16 CEUs. No partial... Read More
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Andy Slack
Jefe Grande
Slack Landscape & Irrigation Consulting
Instructor
Mr.  Rick Malkin
Product Manager
Rain Bird Corporation
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • Education-Landscape & Golf
Landscape Irrigation Contractor (Day 1)
  • Room: 2
This two-day class is a comprehensive refresher for experienced contractors. Topics include soil-water-plant relationships, hydraulics, basic electricity, grounding, pumps, building codes, scheduling and system uniformity. Recommended review for the certified irrigation contractor exam. Attendes must complete both days of the class to receive the 16 CEUs. No partial CEUs given. ...
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Kevin McCaleb
Water Conservation Specialist
City of Lake Oswego
Instructor
Kurt Thompson
Owner
K. Thompson and Associates, LLC
Track(s)
  • Advanced
  • Education-Landscape & Golf
Landscape Irrigation Design (Day 1)
  • Room: 10
Take your landscape designs to the next level. This fast-paced course covers basic hydraulics, sprinkler head layout, zoning, pipe sizing, routing, and matched precipitation rate principles. Students will complete two designs during the two-day class. Attendes must complete both days of the class to receive the 16 CEUs. No partial CEUs given. ...
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Don Davis
Assistant Training Manager
SiteOne Landscape Supply
Instructor
Nick Millward
Install Manager
City Rain Inc.
Track(s)
  • Beginner
  • Education-Landscape & Golf
Principles of Irrigation: Agriculture (Day 1)
  • Room: 1B
Master theory and application principles for agriculture in this intensive session. Two full days cover soil- water-plant relationships, advanced hydraulics, electricity, pumps, valves and irrigation equipment. Recommended review for the certified irrigation designer general agricultural exam. Attendes must complete both days of the class to receive the 16 CEUs. No partial... Read More
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Mark Crookston
Water Resources Engineer
Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District
Instructor
Marvin Pascual
Northwest Territory Manager
Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • Education-Agriculture
Principles of Irrigation: Landscape (Day 1)
  • Room: 4
Master theory and application principles for turf/landscape in this intensive session. Two full days cover soil- water-plant relationships, advanced hydraulics, electricity, pumps, valves and irrigation equipment. Recommended review for the certified irrigation designer general landscape/turf exam. Attendes must complete both days of the class to receive the 16 CEUs. No partial... Read More
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Brian Vinchesi
President
Irrigation Consulting, Inc.
Instructor
Keith Schweiger
Sales
Calsense
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • Education-Landscape & Golf
The Business of Landscape Irrigation Contracting
  • Room: 5B
Be exposed to current business practices in strategic planning, business finances and marketing through presentations, group discussions and exercises on best practices. This is designed to be an engaging day focused on business management that irrigation contractors can use to successfully grow their companies....
Speaker(s)
Instructor
John Eggleston
General Manager
Service First Irrigation
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • Education-Business

Monday, December 06, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Exhibitor Move-In Day 1
  • Room: Exhibit Halls B2-C
  • Exhibit Hall

Monday, December 06, 8:25 AM - 8:50 AM

The impact and value of accurate evapotranspiration networks in Texas High Plains production agriculture
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Dana Porter
Professor, Extension Program Leader and Associate Dept. Head
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Bio & Ag Engineering
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Monday, December 06, 8:50 AM - 9:15 AM

The application of crop modeling for irrigation and water management
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Gerrit Hoogenboom
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Monday, December 06, 9:15 AM - 9:40 AM

Irrigation scheduling for agriculture in the United States: The progress made and the path forward
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Saleh Taghvaeian
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Monday, December 06, 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM

Irrigator Pro: Progression of a peanut irrigation scheduling decision support system
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Christopher Butts
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Monday, December 06, 10:25 AM - 10:50 AM

Surface irrigation in the Lower Mississippi River Basin: Trends and innovations
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Michele Reba
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Monday, December 06, 10:50 AM - 11:15 AM

Theory and development of a VRI decision support system: The USDA-ARS ISSCADA approach
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Steven Evett
USDA-ARS - Conservation & Production Research Laboratory
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Monday, December 06, 11:15 AM - 11:40 AM

Trends in agricultural surface drip and microirrigation
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Dr.  Charles Burt
Irrigation Training & Research Center
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Monday, December 06, 1:00 PM - 1:25 PM

A 2020 vision of subsurface drip irrigation in the USA
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Freddie Lamm
Kansas State University
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Monday, December 06, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Advanced Irrigation Wiring Methods & Troubleshooting
  • Room: 8
Master wiring for today’s sophisticated control systems. This half-day session will cover different types of transformers, proper phasing (primary and secondary), diagnosing problems using different meters, wire sizing for communication cables and two-wire systems, DC controllers, special solenoids, and proper splicing techniques. ...
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Craig Borland
The Toro Company
Instructor
Tom Glazener
Synthetic Field Services Manager
Pacific Sports Turf
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • Education-Landscape & Golf

Monday, December 06, 1:25 PM - 1:50 PM

Two decades of smart irrigation controllers in U.S. landscape irrigation
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Michael Dukes
University of Florida
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Monday, December 06, 1:50 PM - 2:15 PM

A decade of unmanned aerial systems in irrigated agriculture in the Western U.S
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Jose Chavez
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Monday, December 06, 2:15 PM - 2:40 PM

Forty years of testing at the center for irrigation technology
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Charles Hillyer
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Monday, December 06, 3:00 PM - 3:25 PM

Forty years of increasing cotton’s water productivity and why the trend will continue
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Edward Barnes
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Monday, December 06, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Investment Committee
  • Room: Torrey Pines 3 (Marriott Marquis)
Track(s)
  • Committee Meeting

Monday, December 06, 3:25 PM - 3:50 PM

Moving toward sustainable irrigation in a southern Idaho irrigation project
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Dave Bjorneberg
USDA-ARS - NW Irrigation and Soils Research Lab
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Monday, December 06, 3:50 PM - 4:15 PM

Innovative extension methods in the U.S. to promote irrigation water management
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Daran Rudnick
Associate Professor
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Monday, December 06, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

IA Executive Committee
  • Room: Torrey Pines 3 (Marriott Marquis)
Track(s)
  • IA Board of Directors

Monday, December 06, 4:15 PM - 4:40 PM

Challenges and opportunities for education in irrigation engineering
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Dana Porter
Professor, Extension Program Leader and Associate Dept. Head
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Bio & Ag Engineering
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Monday, December 06, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Irrigation Symposium Reception (registered symposium attendees only)
  • Room: Convention Center West Terrace (upper level)
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Registration Open
  • Room: Lobby C
Track(s)
  • Registration

Tuesday, December 07, 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

IA University Material Pick up
  • Room: Upper level outside 5B
  • Education

Tuesday, December 07, 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM

ARSPIVOT, a sensor-based decision support software for variable-rate irrigation center pivot systems: Part A. Development
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Manuel Andrade
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
Within-field variability in granular matrix sensor data and its implications for irrigation scheduling
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Tsz Him Lo
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

IA Certification Board
  • Room: Presidio 1 (Marriott Marquis)
  • Certification Board
Managing a Landscape Irrigation Service Company: Water Management and Technology
  • Room: 5B
Develop an understanding of the differences between an installation and a service business and how today’s service business has changed into a “landscape water management business.” Explore the tools and technologies impacting this type of business....
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Chris Pine
President
Irritech Training Inc.
Instructor
John Eggleston
General Manager
Service First Irrigation
Track(s)
  • Education-Business
Two-Wire Technology Systems for Landscapes
  • Room: 8
Advance your troubleshooting skills for two-wire systems. This class will address typical problems and diagnoses, procedures to avoid typical two-wire problems, and hands-on practice in solving problems in a classroom setting. You will also learn how to design and install flow sensors, decoders and grounding systems to protect expensive equipment....
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Craig Borland
The Toro Company
Instructor
Shawn Sandink
SiteOne Landscape Supply
Track(s)
  • Advanced
  • Education-Landscape & Golf

Tuesday, December 07, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

IA Board of Directors
  • Room: Torrey Pines 3 (Marriott Marquis)
Track(s)
  • IA Board of Directors

Tuesday, December 07, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Agricultural Drip/Micro Design (Day 2)
  • Room: 3
Design efficient, economic irrigation systems for orchards and row crops. Two full days cover crop requirements, filtration, pumping, pressure regulation and emitter/sprayer selection. Recommended review for the certified irrigation designer drip/micro specialty exam. Attendes must complete both days of the class to receive the 16 CEUs. No partial CEUs given. ...
Speaker(s)
Instructor
John Maxwell
Owner
Maxwell Irrigation
Track(s)
  • Advanced
  • Education-Agriculture
Agricultural Irrigation Specialist (Day 1)
  • Room: 1A
Master irrigation management for surface (furrow and border strip) and pressurized (micro and sprinkler) systems. This one-and-a-half-day session includes irrigation volume and frequency, evapotranspiration and crop coefficients, scheduling and salinity effects. This class is recommended as a review for the certified agricultural irrigation specialist exam. Attendes must complete both days of... Read More
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Dr.  Franklin Gaudi
Executive VP of Design
Laurel Ag & Water
Track(s)
  • Advanced
  • Education-Agriculture
ASABE/IA 6th Decennial National Irrigation Symposium
  • Room: 11A & 11B
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
Center Pivot Design (Day 2)
  • Room: 7A
Understand center pivot design and system management. Two full days cover theory and practical applications, including nozzle selection, application rates and scheduling. Recommended class preparation includes Principles of Irrigation. Attendes must complete both days of the class to receive the 16 CEUs. No partial CEUs given. ...
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Michael Mills
Manager of Dealer Development & Training/Director of Sustainability Solutions
Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Instructor
Steve McCoon
District Manager
Nelson Irrigation Corp.
Track(s)
  • Advanced
  • Education-Agriculture
Landscape Irrigation Auditor (Day 2)
  • Room: 9
Learn how to assess irrigation system performance. This two-day session covers field tests and calculating accurate watering schedules based on plant water use, soils and local weather data. Recommended review for the certified landscape irrigation auditor exam. Attendes must complete both days of the class to receive the 16 CEUs. No partial... Read More
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Andy Slack
Jefe Grande
Slack Landscape & Irrigation Consulting
Instructor
Mr.  Rick Malkin
Product Manager
Rain Bird Corporation
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • Education-Landscape & Golf
Landscape Irrigation Contractor (Day 2)
  • Room: 2
This two-day class is a comprehensive refresher for experienced contractors. Topics include soil-water-plant relationships, hydraulics, basic electricity, grounding, pumps, building codes, scheduling and system uniformity. Recommended review for the certified irrigation contractor exam. Attendes must complete both days of the class to receive the 16 CEUs. No partial CEUs given. ...
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Kevin McCaleb
Water Conservation Specialist
City of Lake Oswego
Instructor
Kurt Thompson
Owner
K. Thompson and Associates, LLC
Track(s)
  • Advanced
  • Education-Landscape & Golf
Landscape Irrigation Design (Day 2)
  • Room: 10
Take your landscape designs to the next level. This fast-paced course covers basic hydraulics, sprinkler head layout, zoning, pipe sizing, routing, and matched precipitation rate principles. Students will complete two designs during the two-day class. Attendes must complete both days of the class to receive the 16 CEUs. No partial CEUs... Read More
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Don Davis
Assistant Training Manager
SiteOne Landscape Supply
Speaker
Nick Millward
Install Manager
City Rain Inc.
Track(s)
  • Beginner
  • Education-Landscape & Golf
Principles of Irrigation: Agriculture (Day 2)
  • Room: 1B
Master theory and application principles for agriculture in this intensive session. Two full days cover soil- water-plant relationships, advanced hydraulics, electricity, pumps, valves and irrigation equipment. Recommended review for the certified irrigation designer general agricultural exam....
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Mark Crookston
Water Resources Engineer
Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District
Instructor
Marvin Pascual
Northwest Territory Manager
Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • Education-Agriculture
Principles of Irrigation: Landscape (Day 2)
  • Room: 4
Master theory and application principles for turf/landscape in this intensive session. Two full days cover soil- water-plant relationships, advanced hydraulics, electricity, pumps, valves and irrigation equipment. Recommended review for the certified irrigation designer general landscape/turf exam. Attendes must complete both days of the class to receive the 16 CEUs. No partial... Read More
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Brian Vinchesi
President
Irrigation Consulting, Inc.
Instructor
Keith Schweiger
Sales
Calsense
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • Education-Landscape & Golf

Tuesday, December 07, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Exhibitor Move-In Day 2
  • Room: Exhibit Halls B2-C
  • Exhibit Hall

Tuesday, December 07, 8:20 AM - 8:40 AM

ARSPIVOT, a sensor-based decision support software for variable-rate irrigation center pivot systems: Part B. Application
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Manuel Andrade
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
Factors affecting in-field soil water variability and irrigation
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Mary Love Tagert
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 8:40 AM - 9:00 AM

Irrigation management of potatoes using sensor feedback: Texas High Plains
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Susan Shaughnessy
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
Irrigation management outcomes using increasingly complex geospatial technologies
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Kelly Thorp
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

A variable-rate irrigation decision support system for corn in the U.S. Eastern Coastal Plain
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Kenneth Stone
USDA-ARS
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
Evaluation of SWAT soil water estimation accuracy using data from Indiana, Colorado, and Texas
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Ahmed Hashem
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 9:20 AM - 9:40 AM

Evaluation of a decision support system for variable-rate irrigation in a humid region
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Ruixiu Sui
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
Preprocessing the inputs is half of the battle: Forecasting irrigation water needs with machine learning
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Sandra M Guzman
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

Advances in precision irrigation management of cotton
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Earl Vories
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
Evaluation of canal liners in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas over 18 Years - Final results and conclusions
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Gabriele Bonaiti
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 10:20 AM - 10:40 AM

Applying the FAO-56 dual Kc method for irrigation water requirements over large areas of the western U.S.
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Richard Allen
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
BAITSSS model: An opportunity to integrate remote sensing and energy balance modeling for in-season crop water management
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Robert Aiken
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

Global production and free access to Landsat-scale Evapotranspiration with EEFlux and eeMETRIC
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Ayse Kilic
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
The status of ET (Evapotranspiration) networks in the United States
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Guy Fipps
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Comparison of lysimeter-derived crop coefficients for legacy and modern drought-tolerant maize hybrids in the Texas High Plains
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Gary Marek
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
Evaluating the Use of True Color Unmanned Aerial System images for Irrigation Scheduling in Citrus (Part 1)
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Juan Enciso
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

Are crop coefficients for SDI different from those for sprinkler irrigation application?
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Steven Evett
USDA-ARS - Conservation & Production Research Laboratory
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
Extended Question and Answer for Remote Sensing for Irrigation, Part 1
  • Room: 11B
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

Deficit irrigation management using canopy cover and temperature to inform crop coefficient methods
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Kendall DeJonge
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

IA Board of Directors & Certification Board Lunch
  • Room: Torrey Pines 1&2 (Marriott Marquis)
Track(s)
  • IA Board of Directors

Tuesday, December 07, 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

A regional approach to improving soybean irrigation management in the Southeastern United States
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Brian Leib
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Managing a Landscape Irrigation Service Company: Technicians, Pricing and Marketing
  • Room: 5B
Explore the difficulties contractors encounter and discover strategies for finding, hiring, training and keeping service technicians. The course will also present hands-on models for pricing and discuss marketing topics....
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Chris Pine
President
Irritech Training Inc.
Instructor
John Eggleston
General Manager
Service First Irrigation
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • Education-Business

Tuesday, December 07, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

IA Certification Exams
  • Room: Ballroom 6D
All certification exams will be given. Certification exams require advance registration and a separate fee; onsite registration is not allowed. Visit www.irrigation.org/exams to register....
Track(s)
  • Exams

Tuesday, December 07, 1:20 PM - 1:40 PM

Advancements of sensor-based Water management to maximize crop water use efficiency in conjunction with Direct Root Zone (DRZ) subsurface drip irrigation
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Pete Jacoby PhD
Professor/Plant Ecologist
Washington State University
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
The Arkansas “Most Crop Per Drop” contest: An innovative extension method to improve irrigation water management adoption
  • Room: 11A
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM

A viability assessment of subsurface drip irrigation in the desert southwest
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Ali Montazar
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
Rainwater harvesting with solar and gravity powered irrigation for high tunnels
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Brian Leib
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

An Innovative & Efficient Way to Collect PSI for Drip
  • Room: 5A
Learn a fast, easy and efficient way to collect pounds per square inch while performing drip audits or assessments. The IA recommends collecting psi from three points within the drip system during a drip irrigation audit. The traditional way of using a sharpened pitot tube creates waste, is time-consuming and... Read More
Speaker(s)
Industry Insights Presenter
Kris Loomis
Senior Programs Specialist
Sonoma Water- Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership
Track(s)
  • Industry Insights

Tuesday, December 07, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Drip-based compact bed geometry for improving economic and environmental sustainability of fresh produce
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Sanjay Shukla
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
Evaluation of infrared canopy temperature data in relation to soil water-based irrigation scheduling in a humid subtropical climate
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Bruno Lena
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM

Evaluation of two automated irrigation scheduling methods for drip irrigated potato
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Clinton Shock
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
Irrigation methods and nitrogen fertilizer application strategies for potato
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Lincoln Zotarelli
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM

Assessing the impact of furrow and drip irrigation systems on fresh market onions in Imperial County, California
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Jairo Diaz
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
Development of a wireless sensor network for tracking flood irrigation management in production-sized rice fields in the Mid-South
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Yin-Lin Chiu
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Water Conservation Approaches in Turfgrass Systems
  • Room: 5A
Two different approaches of water conservation will be discussed during this webinar, based on information obtained from two separate research projects at Kansas State University. Project 1: Subsurface drip irrigation is increasingly popular because of its potential for conserving and uniformly distributing water. We investigated the effects of straw and... Read More
Speaker(s)
Industry Insights Presenter
Cathie Lavis
Kansas State University
Track(s)
  • Industry Insights

Tuesday, December 07, 3:20 PM - 3:40 PM

Deficit irrigation strategies for the Western U.S.
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Thomas Trout
USDA-ARS - Water Management Research Unit
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
MOPivot tool to define management zones for center pivot variable rate irrigation systems
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Anh Nguyen
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM

Effects of irrigation rate and plant density on maize water use efficiency and grain yield
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Vasudha Sharma
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
Using variable-rate irrigation for water and energy conservation and crop productivity; A case study in Southern Alberta, Canada
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Chandra Madramootoo
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM

Center pivot control panels should vary cycle time instead of run time to set a percent setting
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Troy Peters PhD
Professor of Irrigation Engineering
Washington State University
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
Water and nitrogen budget dynamics for a maize-peanut rotation in Florida
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Maria Isabel Zamora Re
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Advocacy - Landscape Committee
  • Room: Ballroom 6F
Track(s)
  • Committee Meeting

Tuesday, December 07, 4:20 PM - 4:40 PM

Comparing downwind evapotranspiration suppression in LESA and MESA irrigation systems
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Behnaz Molaei
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
Impact of irrigation and nitrogen management strategies on Sugarbeet (Beta vulgaris L.) yield, evapotranspiration, and crop water productivity
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Vivek Sharma
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 4:40 PM - 5:00 PM

Citrus water use and soil moisture distribution using regulated deficit irrigation
  • Room: 11B
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Davie Kadyampakeni
  • ASABE/IA Symposium
Mobile drip irrigation transforming center pivots through drip technology
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Monty Teeter
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 5:00 PM - 5:20 PM

Sprinkler irrigation system field checklist
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Xin Qiao
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Tuesday, December 07, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

President's Reception (Invitation Only)
  • Room: South Pool Patio (Marriott Marquis)
President's Reception (Invitation Only)...
  • Social

Tuesday, December 07, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

NRES-24 (ASABE)
  • Room: 11A
  • In Conjunction With Meeting

Tuesday, December 07, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Math Tutorial
  • Room: 8
Don’t let anything stand in the way of exceptional performance in the field, in IA University classes and on certification exams. This two-hour tutorial is an intensive review of the most common calculations and formulas used in irrigation system design, installation, audits and maintenance....
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Dr.  Franklin Gaudi
Executive VP of Design
Laurel Ag & Water
Instructor
Marvin Pascual
Northwest Territory Manager
Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Instructor
Michael Mills
Manager of Dealer Development & Training/Director of Sustainability Solutions
Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Instructor
Mr.  Rick Malkin
Product Manager
Rain Bird Corporation
Track(s)
  • Education

Wednesday, December 08, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Exhibitor Move-In Day 3
  • Room: Exhibit Halls B2-C
  • Exhibit Hall

Wednesday, December 08, 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Advocacy - Agriculture Committee
  • Room: Ballroom 6F
Track(s)
  • Committee Meeting

Wednesday, December 08, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Registration Open
  • Room: Lobby C
Track(s)
  • Registration

Wednesday, December 08, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

IA University Material Pick up
  • Room: Upper level outside 5B
  • Education

Wednesday, December 08, 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM

A review of landscape water requirements using a multicomponent landscape coefficient
  • Room: 11A
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Richard Allen
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Wednesday, December 08, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Wi-Fi: What You Need to Know to Look Like a Pro
  • Room: 5A
In this webinar, you will learn the key fundamentals of the world of Wi-Fi and connected devices as they apply to green industry professionals. Learn what you need to know to look like a pro in the field and exude confidence with connecting and managing connections. We will break down... Read More
Speaker(s)
Industry Insights Presenter
Kevin Battistoni
Midwest Sales Manager
Hunter Industries, Inc.
Track(s)
  • Industry Insights

Wednesday, December 08, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

ASABE/IA 6th Decennial National Irrigation Symposium
  • Room: 11A & 11B
  • ASABE/IA Symposium

Wednesday, December 08, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Agricultural Irrigation Specialist (Day 2)
  • Room: 1A
Master irrigation management for surface (furrow and border strip) and pressurized (micro and sprinkler) systems. This one-and-a-half-day session includes irrigation volume and frequency, evapotranspiration and crop coefficients, scheduling and salinity effects. This class is recommended as a review for the certified agricultural irrigation specialist exam. Attendes must complete both days of... Read More
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Dr.  Franklin Gaudi
Executive VP of Design
Laurel Ag & Water
Track(s)
  • Advanced
  • Education-Agriculture

Wednesday, December 08, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Advanced Landscape Irrigation Design & Management
  • Room: 10
Improve landscape water efficiency with better design, including uniformity, equipment selection and technology. This full-day session will address advanced irrigation concepts....
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Frederick Hall
Market Development Director
K-Rain Manufacturing Corp.
Track(s)
  • Advanced
  • Education-Landscape & Golf
Alternative Water for Landscape Irrigation
  • Room: 7A
Targeted at experienced designers, this full-day course covers the basics of sustainable irrigation systems. Topics include using reclaimed water and rainwater harvesting, and how they apply to LEED and other sustainability programs....
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Kevin McCaleb
Water Conservation Specialist
City of Lake Oswego
Track(s)
  • Advanced
  • Education-Landscape & Golf
Bidding & Estimating Landscape Irrigation Systems
  • Room: 7B
Develop bids that win jobs based on accurate estimates that keep your company in the black. This full-day course includes hands-on practice on the best contractor bidding systems. This class requires a laptop with Microsoft Office Excel 1997 or later (no MacBook or other Apple product)....
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Mr.  Jim Huston
Owner
J.R. Huston Consulting Inc.
Instructor
John Eggleston
General Manager
Service First Irrigation
Instructor
John Newlin
President
Quality Sprinkling Systems, Inc.
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • Education-Business
ICW: Rain Bird Corp. (Invitation Only)
  • Room: 3
Invitation only....
  • In Conjunction With Meeting
Landscape Drip Irrigation Design & Management
  • Room: 5B
Incorporate drip irrigation in landscape applications with this comprehensive review of key design elements, including emitter selection, system layout, applications and scheduling. This full-day session covers line and point source products....
Speaker(s)
Instructor
John Raffiani
President
Raffiani's Automatic Sprinkler Service
Instructor
Nick Millward
Install Manager
City Rain Inc.
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • Education-Landscape & Golf
Landscape Irrigation Technician
  • Room: 2
Learn the basics of hydraulics and irrigation system installation and maintenance, including an overview of irrigation system components and how they operate. Learn about gluing and repairing PVC pipe, installing nozzles and adjusting heads, setting and repairing electric valves, and field and controller wiring techniques. Recommended review for the certified... Read More
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Dan Veltema
Co-Owner
Spring Brook Supply
Instructor
Mark Crookston
Water Resources Engineer
Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District
Track(s)
  • Education-Landscape & Golf
Landscape Water Management & Planning
  • Room: 1B
Learn how to create water budgets, develop irrigation schedules, document water usage and plan for periods of drought. This full-day class will help attendees maximize the benefits of smart technology and work effectively with water providers....
Speaker(s)
Instructor
Mr.  Rick Malkin
Product Manager
Rain Bird Corporation
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • Education-Landscape & Golf

Wednesday, December 08, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Bag & Coat Check
  • Room: Lobby C
Bag and coat check will be available at the San Diego Convention Center. It is a safe and secure way to store your items while on the show floor, eliminating the possibility of leaving important, expensive items behind. Bag and coat check will be available Wednesday, Dec. 8, a.m.-5:30 p.m.... Read More

    Wednesday, December 08, 8:20 AM - 8:40 AM

    Irrigation savings from smart irrigation technologies and a smartphone app on turfgrass
    • Room: 11A
    Speaker(s)
    Speaker
    Bernardo Cardenas
    • ASABE/IA Symposium
    Modeling cotton growth and yield response to irrigation practices for thermally limited growing seasons in Kansas
    • Room: 11B
    Speaker(s)
    Speaker
    R.Louis Baumhardt
    • ASABE/IA Symposium

    Wednesday, December 08, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    Resource Center
    • Room: Exhibit Halls B2-C
    If you have a question about the Irrigation Show or the IA, the Resource Center has your answer. The Resource Center is also your source for the numerous agriculture, turf-landscape and golf irrigation books and resources available through the IA, as well as information about the association's two printed publications:... Read More
    Track(s)
    • Exhibit Hall

    Wednesday, December 08, 8:40 AM - 9:00 AM

    Evaluation of testing procedures for weather-based irrigation controllers
    • Room: 11A
    Speaker(s)
    Speaker
    Stacia Conger
    • ASABE/IA Symposium
    Simulating alfalfa forage yields under full and deficit irrigation using the FARMs Web app in California
    • Room: 11B
    Speaker(s)
    Speaker
    Isaya Kisekka
    • ASABE/IA Symposium

    Wednesday, December 08, 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

    Adapting a cloud-based irrigation scheduler for sugar beets in the High Plains
    • Room: 11B
    Speaker(s)
    Speaker
    Allan Andales
    • ASABE/IA Symposium
    Evolution of smart irrigation controllers: A 15 year Texas perspective
    • Room: 11A
    Speaker(s)
    Speaker
    Charles Swanson
    Extension Program Specialist Landscape Irrigation
    Irrigation Technology Program
    • ASABE/IA Symposium

    Wednesday, December 08, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Exhibit Hall Open
    • Room: Exhibit Halls B2-C
      IA New Product Contest Viewing
      • Room: Exhibit Halls B2-C
      Come see the newest innovations in the irrigation industry....
      Track(s)
      • Exhibit Hall

      Wednesday, December 08, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

      Troubleshooting Electronically Controlled Zone Irrigation Systems
      • Room: 5A
      How to troubleshoot electronically controlled zone irrigation systems using digital multimeters, solenoid activators, and buried wire/line locators. ...
      Speaker(s)
      Industry Insights Presenter
      David Lopez
      Tempo Communications
      Track(s)
      • Industry Insights

      Wednesday, December 08, 9:20 AM - 9:40 AM

      Challenges and opportunities in intelligent decision-making for the center pivot irrigation system in the US
      • Room: 11B
      Speaker(s)
      Speaker
      Jingwen Zhang
      • ASABE/IA Symposium
      Wireless soil moisture measurement in turfgrass with internet-of-things (IoT) technology and low-cost sensors
      • Room: 11A
      Speaker(s)
      Speaker
      Jay Ham
      • ASABE/IA Symposium

      Wednesday, December 08, 9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

      Irrigation scheduling tools: IrrigWise and IrrigWise-PRISM for agricultural crops and urban landscapes
      • Room: 11B
      Speaker(s)
      Speaker
      Ripendra Awal
      • ASABE/IA Symposium
      Sustainable irrigation as a conservation measure in Frisco, Texas
      • Room: 11A
      Speaker(s)
      Speaker
      Ron Garcia
      • ASABE/IA Symposium

      Wednesday, December 08, 10:20 AM - 10:40 AM

      Correlation of almond yield with applied water and remotely sensed canopy temperature in the San Joaquin Valley of California
      • Room: 11A
      Speaker(s)
      Speaker
      Blake McCullough-Sanden
      • ASABE/IA Symposium

      Wednesday, December 08, 10:30 AM - 11:25 AM

      Pitch Competition (AG)
      • Room: Innovation Hub
      10:30-10:35 a.m. – Altrac 10:40-10:45 a.m. ­– Moleaer 10:50-10:55 a.m. – Soiltech Wireless 11:00-11:05 a.m. – Spherag Teck IoT 11:10-11:15 a.m. – Vinduino LLC ...
      Track(s)
      • Exhibit Hall

      Wednesday, December 08, 10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

      Satellite observations of variability in evapotranspiration over an intensive tomato producing region of Southern Ontario, Canada.
      • Room: 11A
      Speaker(s)
      Speaker
      Chandra Madramootoo
      • ASABE/IA Symposium

      Wednesday, December 08, 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

      Using machine learning to integrate on-farm sensors and agro-meteorology networks into site-specific decision support
      • Room: 11A
      Speaker(s)
      Speaker
      Jason Kelley
      • ASABE/IA Symposium

      Wednesday, December 08, 11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

      Extended Question and Answer for Remote Sensing for Irrigation, Part 2
      • Room: 11A
      • ASABE/IA Symposium

      Wednesday, December 08, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

      Water Conservation Using ET and Soil Moisture Sensor-Based Smart Irrigation Controllers
      • Room: 5A
      Multiple ongoing landscape irrigation projects have been conducted that explore multiple turfgrass and ground cover trials, all being irrigated autonomously using evapotranspiration-based and soil moisture sensor-based smart irrigation controllers. Tune in for the results of these projects being performed at the University of California Riverside Ag Experiment Station and the... Read More
      Speaker(s)
      Industry Insights Presenter
      Amir Haghverdi
      UNL
      Track(s)
      • Industry Insights

      Wednesday, December 08, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

      IA Certification Exams
      • Room: Ballroom 6D
      CID, CLIA, CAIS, and CIT certification exams will be given. Certification exams require advance registration and a separate fee; onsite registration is not allowed. Visit www.irrigation.org/exams to register....
      Track(s)
      • Exams

      Wednesday, December 08, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

      Using the Indicator Plant Method to Calculate Drip Emitter Requirements
      • Room: 5A
      The typical landscape bed is designed with plants having different irrigation water requirements, yet they are all on one irrigation zone. This webinar will use the indicator plant method of selecting the flow and quantity of emitters per plant-water-use type to apply the required amount of water for each plant.... Read More
      Speaker(s)
      Industry Insights Presenter
      Kurt Thompson
      Owner
      K. Thompson and Associates, LLC
      Track(s)
      • Industry Insights

      Wednesday, December 08, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

      Professional Mentorship Task Force
      • Room: Ballroom 6F
      Track(s)
      • Committee Meeting

      Wednesday, December 08, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

      Exhibit Hall Open
      • Room: Exhibit Halls B2-C
        IA New Product Contest Viewing
        • Room: Exhibit Halls B2-C
        Come see the newest innovations in the irrigation industry....
        Track(s)
        • Exhibit Hall
        Resource Center
        • Room: Exhibit Halls B2-C
        If you have a question about the Irrigation Show or the IA, the Resource Center has your answer. The Resource Center is also your source for the numerous agriculture, turf-landscape and golf irrigation books and resources available through the IA, as well as information about the association's two printed publications:... Read More
        Track(s)
        • Exhibit Hall

        Wednesday, December 08, 2:30 PM - 3:05 PM

        Pitch Competition (T/L)
        • Room: Innovation Hub
        2:30-2:35 p.m. – In Deep Irrigation 2:40-2:45 p.m. – No-Digg Manufacturing 2:50-2:55 p.m. – QCSC 3:00-3:05 p.m. – Simple Flow, Inc. ...
        Track(s)
        • Exhibit Hall

        Wednesday, December 08, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

        Craft Brewfest
        • Room: Exhibit Halls B2-C
        As the first day of the Irrigation Show floor winds down, head to the Craft Brewfest reception on the show floor. Sponsored by Hunter Industries, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy local craft beers and take some time to catch up with colleagues and make new business connections. Hunter Industries... Read More
        • Social

        Thursday, December 09, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

        Registration Open
        • Room: Lobby C
        Track(s)
        • Registration

        Thursday, December 09, 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

        IA University Material Pick up
        • Room: Upper level outside 5B
        • Education

        Thursday, December 09, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

        From Irrigation to Water Management
        • Room: 5A
        The irrigation industry is changing every day. With rising water costs and the importance of conservation, irrigators are becoming water managers. Learn from a company that has already transitioned its policies and practices to focus on the effective and conservative use of water in residential and commercial applications. Through irrigation... Read More
        Speaker(s)
        Industry Insights Presenter
        DJ Seeger
        President
        Seeger Water
        Track(s)
        • Industry Insights

        Thursday, December 09, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

        Irrigated Soils
        • Room: 4
        Learn the essentials of the soil-water relationship. This course covers soil components, formation, physical properties and textural classes; water movement in the soil; and water uptake by plants....
        Speaker(s)
        Instructor
        Kurt Thompson
        Owner
        K. Thompson and Associates, LLC
        Track(s)
        • Intermediate
        • Education-Pumps & Soils

        Thursday, December 09, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

        Understanding Pumps (formerly Pumps & Pumping Systems)
        • Room: 2
        Learn about the types of pumps used in irrigation, pump performance, reading pump curves, making pump slections and an intro to basic pump controls....
        Speaker(s)
        Instructor
        Bob Jansen
        Agricultural Irrigation Application Specialist
        Cornell Pump Company
        Instructor
        Rick Arena
        Sr. Training Manager
        SiteOne Landscape Supply
        Track(s)
        • Beginner
        • Education-Pumps & Soils

        Thursday, December 09, 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM

        Bag & Coat Check
        • Room: Lobby C
        Bag and coat check will be available at the San Diego Convention Center. It is a safe and secure way to store your items while on the show floor, eliminating the possibility of leaving important, expensive items behind. Bag and coat check will be available Wednesday, Dec. 8, a.m.-5:30 p.m.... Read More

          Thursday, December 09, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

          ICW: Rain Bird Corp. (invitation only)
          • Room: 3
          Invitation only...
          • In Conjunction With Meeting

          Thursday, December 09, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

          Drip/Micro Irrigation Common Interest Group
          • Room: Ballroom 6F
          This common interest group focuses on opportunities to promote and grow the drip/micro market in agriculture. Learn what is new in the world of research at various universities across the country. Discuss the current advocacy issues and standards concerning our industry. Join your peers at the Drip/Micro CIG....
          Track(s)
          • CIG Meeting

          Thursday, December 09, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

          Enhanced Water Conservation Through Pump Station Design
          • Room: 5A
          Gain a deeper understanding of how an irrigation pump station and its components are critical to water conservation, monetary savings and energy efficiency within an irrigation system. This webinar will review water conservation through the design and manufacturing process of a packaged VFD pump station, as well as energy efficiency... Read More
          Speaker(s)
          Industry Insights Presenter
          Gail Mueller
          Munro Companies, Inc.
          Track(s)
          • Industry Insights

          Thursday, December 09, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

          Education Committee
          • Room: Ballroom 6F
          Track(s)
          • Committee Meeting

          Thursday, December 09, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

          Exhibit Hall Open
          • Room: Exhibit Halls B2-C
            IA New Product Contest Viewing
            • Room: Exhibit Halls B2-C
            Come see the newest innovations in the irrigation industry....
            Track(s)
            • Exhibit Hall
            Resource Center
            • Room: Exhibit Halls B2-C
            If you have a question about the Irrigation Show or the IA, the Resource Center has your answer. The Resource Center is also your source for the numerous agriculture, turf-landscape and golf irrigation books and resources available through the IA, as well as information about the association's two printed publications:... Read More
            Track(s)
            • Exhibit Hall

            Thursday, December 09, 10:15 AM - 10:35 AM

            New Product Contest Announcement of Winners
            • Room: Innovation Hub
            Track(s)
            • Exhibit Hall

            Thursday, December 09, 10:45 AM - 10:55 AM

            Pitch Competition Announcement of Winners
            • Room: Innovation Hub
            Track(s)
            • Exhibit Hall

            Thursday, December 09, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

            Improving Experiences for Pros and Homeowners with Rachio
            • Room: Innovation Hub
            Join Rachio at the Innovation Hub for a very special announcement! We’ll demonstrate how Rachio features are saving time for irrigation professionals at installation and beyond, and how pros use Rachio to help streamline their businesses. Plus, get a sneak peek of our newest product, launching in distribution channels in... Read More
            Speaker(s)
            Speaker
            Chris Klein
            Rachio
            Speaker
            Kim Sentovich
            Rachio
            Track(s)
            • Exhibit Hall

            Thursday, December 09, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

            US TAG (ASABE)
            • Room: 11A
            • In Conjunction With Meeting

            Thursday, December 09, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

            Hydraulic Troubleshooting
            • Room: 1B
            Review the essentials of hydraulics for properly working landscape irrigation systems. This half-day class covers troubleshooting, design, system upgrades and more....
            Speaker(s)
            Industry Insights Presenter
            Craig Borland
            The Toro Company
            Track(s)
            • Intermediate
            • Education-Landscape & Golf
            Pump Controls & Package Systems (formerly Advanced Pumps)
            • Room: 2
            Learn how pump controls with a focus on variable frequency drives as well as "packaged" pump stations....
            Speaker(s)
            Instructor
            Bob Jansen
            Agricultural Irrigation Application Specialist
            Cornell Pump Company
            Instructor
            Rick Arena
            Sr. Training Manager
            SiteOne Landscape Supply
            Track(s)
            • Advanced
            • Education-Pumps & Soils

            Thursday, December 09, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

            IA Certification Exams
            • Room: Ballroom 6D
            All certification exams will be given. Certification exams require advance registration and a separate fee; onsite registration is not allowed. Visit www.irrigation.org/exams to register....
            Track(s)
            • Exams

            Thursday, December 09, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

            Exhibitor Move-Out Day 1
            • Room: Exhibit Halls B2-C
            • Exhibit Hall

            Thursday, December 09, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

            Sustainability Common Interest Group
            • Room: Ballroom 6F
            The future of the irrigation industry is at our fingertips. Does our future account for the economic, social and environmental benefits of our society? In other words, are we sustainable? Join the IA as we launch our new Sustainability CIG. Focusing on solutions to our industry’s challenges, this group will... Read More
            Track(s)
            • CIG Meeting

            Thursday, December 09, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

            Expo Advisory Committee
            • Room: 4
            Track(s)
            • Committee Meeting

            Thursday, December 09, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

            Soil-Plant-Air-Continuum
            • Room: 7A
            Master advanced concepts related to the soil-plant-air continuum. This course covers how plants use water for transpiration and photosynthesis, store energy from the sun for use by other living things, and use and emit carbon and oxygen in a continuous cycle that is essential to life....
            Speaker(s)
            Instructor
            John Raffiani
            President
            Raffiani's Automatic Sprinkler Service
            Track(s)
            • Advanced
            • Education-Pumps & Soils

            Thursday, December 09, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

            Irrigation's Economic Impact and Industry Research Needs
            • Room: 5A
            What is the economic impact of the irrigation industry? What kinds of knowledge gaps can research collaborations help fill, benefitting the irrigation industry, the broader irrigation community, society, and the environment? This session will cover these questions, unveiling findings from two recently completed studies produced in partnership by the Irrigation... Read More
            • In Conjunction With Meeting

            Friday, December 10, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

            IA Certification Exams
            • Room: Ballroom 6D
            All certification exams will be given. Certification exams require advance registration and a separate fee; onsite registration is not allowed. Visit www.irrigation.org/exams to register....
            Track(s)
            • Exams