Contents


VOL. 3, ISSUE 2 | October 2018


12 FEATURES System maintenance


12 Pivot irrigation e what & why of system maintenance


17 Keep your pump at its peak Regular maintenance keeps your pump and system running smoothly.


20 How well is your drip system performing? A step-by-step guide to make sure your system is performing at its best


Energy management


24 VFDs It’s all about efficiency.


28 Ag demand response New revenue while creating a clean energy future


More


40 Award recognitions Irrigation advancement & innovation recognized


43 2018 Irrigation Show What’s happening at the world’s largest irrigation show?


IN EVERY ISSUE


Editorial message ..............4 Tech corner .....................6 Legislative update ............10 Economy ......................32 Voices from the industry ......34


International trends ...........36 Association news ..............38 Weather outlook ..............44 Industry insights ..............45 Ad index .......................46


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