The 2025 irrigation season brings notable advances in remote monitoring, automated control and retrofit technologies to modernize existing equipment.
Valley Irrigation’s new AgSense 365 platform provides farm management, while its Icon Plus retrofit panel brings modern controls to any pivot brand.
Zimmatic by Lindsay’s alignment monitoring TowerWatch system identifies specific tower faults. This technology addresses a long-standing industry problem by eliminating time-consuming field troubleshooting.
Ace Irrigation’s surge valve system integrates solar power, reflecting the industry’s move toward sustainable energy sources. The battery-powered controller with solar charging eliminates external power requirements while providing automated water switching programs.
Bermad’s M10 electromagnetic meter requires no pipeline spacing between devices. This zero-distance installation capability simplifies system design and reduces installation costs.
Meanwhile, telemetry interoperability is expanding, as seen with Vandwater’s integration with McCrometer for cellular-enabled water monitoring. These collaborations provide farmers with comprehensive data management platforms that eliminate manual meter reading while enabling proactive irrigation decisions.
In this current economic downturn, retrofit solutions enable farmers to modernize existing equipment rather than replacing entire systems. This approach reduces capital investment while providing access to advanced monitoring and control capabilities across different equipment brands.