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Valley® Blog

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 is Helping to Sustainably Transform Sudan

    The partnership between Valmont® Irrigation, through its Valley® brand, and Zadna International is stimulating Sudan’s transformation to become an agriculture-based economy. This assists with food security, while efficient technology empowers growers, employs more local people and produces greater yields with fewer water and energy resources.
    The partnership between Valmont® Irrigation, through its Valley® brand, and Zadna International is stimulating Sudan’s transformation to become an agriculture-based economy. This assists with food security, while efficient technology empowers growers, employs more local people and produces greater yields with fewer water and energy resources. · May 04, 2022

  • Agriculture Unfiltered: Valley Irrigation and Shay Myers

    Shay Myers started doing social media videos because of an onion tree. There’s no such thing, you say? You’re right. But to further educate people, Valley Irrigation is a sponsor of Shay’s efforts to get the word out about the importance of agriculture — and exactly where food comes from.
    Shay Myers started doing social media videos because of an onion tree. There’s no such thing, you say? You’re right. But to further educate people, Valley Irrigation is a sponsor of Shay’s efforts to get the word out about the importance of agriculture — and exactly where food comes from. · Mar 24, 2022

  • Take Your Operation to the Next Step with Ag Solar

    Valley® Irrigation pioneered the center pivot industry, and we have been at the forefront of every pivot innovation since then. We've come a long way from the first water drives. From the market's initial corner machines to control panels, and from connected crop management to artificial intelligence and machine learning, Valley has remained the industry trailblazer.
    Valley® Irrigation pioneered the center pivot industry, and we have been at the forefront of every pivot innovation since then. We've come a long way from the first water drives. From the market's initial corner machines to control panels, and from connected crop management to artificial intelligence and machine learning, Valley has remained the industry trailblazer. · Mar 14, 2022

  • Pivot Irrigation Helps Boost Yields, Feed More People in West Africa

    Senegal is a country along the coast of West Africa. Their climate and topography range from arid to tropical. Agriculture is an important part of the country's economy –with 70% of the population involved in ag – yet they still need to import much of the food they require for domestic consumption...
    Senegal is a country along the coast of West Africa. Their climate and topography range from arid to tropical. Agriculture is an important part of the country's economy –with 70% of the population involved in ag – yet they still need to import much of the food they require for domestic consumption... · Mar 09, 2022

  • Leading the Way in Sustainable Irrigation
    Valley® Goes the Extra Mile to Conserve Resources

    As the world's population grows, the need to grow more food with fewer resources becomes even more important, but not every place has equal access to water. Agricultural technology is helping shape the future of sustainability. Doug Parrish, a Valley Certified Irrigation Designer in New Market, Alabama, helped spearhead a government program...
    As the world's population grows, the need to grow more food with fewer resources becomes even more important, but not every place has equal access to water. Agricultural technology is helping shape the future of sustainability. Doug Parrish, a Valley Certified Irrigation Designer in New Market, Alabama, helped spearhead a government program... · Feb 10, 2022

  • Mississippi King: Entrepreneur Journeys to Expand Family Business and Make a Difference

    Nick King is a born entrepreneur. He grew up in the small town of Lexington, Mississippi, which had an official population of 2,628 in 1980. But the town's limited size was no barrier to his big goals....
    Nick King is a born entrepreneur. He grew up in the small town of Lexington, Mississippi, which had an official population of 2,628 in 1980. But the town's limited size was no barrier to his big goals.... · Jan 26, 2022

  • Your smart farm just got smarter

    As you probably know, Valley Irrigation launched Valley 365 right before COVID-19 hit. Just because most of the world shut down, growers like you didn’t. So as some of our dealers and growers put Valley 365 to the test, we asked the questions that continue to drive technology improvements. Read this blog to learn more…
    As you probably know, Valley Irrigation launched Valley 365 right before COVID-19 hit. Just because most of the world shut down, growers like you didn’t. So as some of our dealers and growers put Valley 365 to the test, we asked the questions that continue to drive technology improvements. Read this blog to learn more… · Oct 06, 2021

  • Valley 365 Machine Diagnostics Know Your Pivot Like Never Before

    Preston Parmley, product manager for Valley® Irrigation, explains how Machine Diagnostics, the new technology within Valley 365®, helps growers by maximizing their pivot uptime. We are always listening to understand and respond to grower needs—and our listening resulted in a center pivot that can talk to you.
    Preston Parmley, product manager for Valley® Irrigation, explains how Machine Diagnostics, the new technology within Valley 365®, helps growers by maximizing their pivot uptime. We are always listening to understand and respond to grower needs—and our listening resulted in a center pivot that can talk to you. · Oct 05, 2021

  • What is a Boomback?

    The term boomback doesn’t seem like it would be related to center pivot irrigation. But boomback products have been used on center pivot and linear move equipment for more than 30 years. Their function is to reduce the sprinkler package Instantaneous Application Rate (IAR) on the soil.
    The term boomback doesn’t seem like it would be related to center pivot irrigation. But boomback products have been used on center pivot and linear move equipment for more than 30 years. Their function is to reduce the sprinkler package Instantaneous Application Rate (IAR) on the soil. · Mar 16, 2021