Last May, 20 percent of the U.S. was experiencing severe to extreme drought. That number jumped to 25 percent in June, according to the National Climactic Data Center and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. So, how can landscape and irrigation professionals practice good water management and still maintain healthy plant growth? The American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) seeks... read more
The American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) presented the 2017 Excellence in Irrigation awards to honorees at the ASIC National Conference in Seattle in April. The Excellence in Irrigation program celebrates the innovative solutions and technical skills required of irrigation design professionals to meet the challenges of designing efficient and effective irrigation in a wide variety of circumstances. Challenges must be... read more
JCB appointed Richard Fox-Marrs as president and CEO of JCB. Additionally, he is responsible for production at JCB North America’s Savannah headquarters. Fox-Marrs is a 26-year veteran of JCB. Previously, he served as JCB North America’s president of agriculture. He also held positions such as managing director of the Loadall telescopic handler business unit and managing director of JCB’s global agricultural division. Fox-Marrs also serves... read more
The board of directors of The American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) approved the creation of a new award to be given in recognition of women who have made a difference in the irrigation industry. Areas of contribution include organizational leadership; exemplary contributions to design, education and/or mentoring others in water conservation; efficient system design and management while promoting the irrigation... read more
The American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) is bestowing two prestigious awards at its annual conference April 23-25 in Seattle. Daryl Green will be awarded the 2017 Sam Tobey Lifetime Achievement Award, and Brian Vinchesi will receive the 2017 Roy Williams Memorial Award. The Sam Tobey Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual or individuals whose long-term support of ASIC’s principles and whose... read more
Ivy Munion, American Society of Irrigation Consultants’ (ASIC) past president, died May 23. She had been fighting cancer for several years. “She was truly a unique individual and will not be forgotten by those who were touched and impacted by her unabashed rambunctious nature and infectious optimism,” ASIC said in a recent release. Munion started in the industry in 1989 as a draftsperson.... read more
