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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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    Large Family Farm Takes Advantage of the Latest Irrigation Technology

    Irrigation machines are a familiar part of the landscape in south-central Nebraska. The Johnson family farm is no exception, with center pivots covering acres of green fields that are spread over many miles. Brian Johnson farms with his father Bill and brother Blake, growing corn, soybeans, and peas, along with some dry land wheat. They began irrigating in the 1970s, when pivot irrig...more
    Irrigation machines are a familiar part of the landscape in south-central Nebraska. The Johnson family farm is no exception, with center pivots covering acres of green fields that are spread over many miles. Brian Johnson farms with his father Bill and brother Blake, growing corn, soybeans, and peas, along with some dry land wheat. They began irrigating in the 1970s, when pivot irrig...more · Aug 16, 2018

  • Irrigation Smart Panels: ICONs in Brazil

    Brothers Cristian and Martin Braun have grown soybeans, corn and beans since 1989, but recently they have begun investing in irrigation technology to increase their profitability. This forward thinking led them to purchase their first ICON10 smart panel from Valley® Irrigation. It was installed in mid-May on their farm in Primavero do Leste, in Mato Grasso, a state bordering Bolivia i...more
    Brothers Cristian and Martin Braun have grown soybeans, corn and beans since 1989, but recently they have begun investing in irrigation technology to increase their profitability. This forward thinking led them to purchase their first ICON10 smart panel from Valley® Irrigation. It was installed in mid-May on their farm in Primavero do Leste, in Mato Grasso, a state bordering Bolivia i...more · Aug 09, 2018

  • Irrigating Nostalgia (A Nebraska Native Remembers Valley Irrigation)

    "Time moves in one direction, memory in another." - William Gibson Editor: This blog post is a little different. The author, John Kojdecki, reached out to us earlier this spring with a bit of a homesick feeling: “I was raised in Valley, Nebraska, in the early 1950s when your company was Valley Manufacturing. I left for the Marine Corps in the 60s and n...more
    "Time moves in one direction, memory in another." - William Gibson Editor: This blog post is a little different. The author, John Kojdecki, reached out to us earlier this spring with a bit of a homesick feeling: “I was raised in Valley, Nebraska, in the early 1950s when your company was Valley Manufacturing. I left for the Marine Corps in the 60s and n...more · Aug 02, 2018

  • Peak Potatoes (Center Pivot Irrigation on Hills)

    Editor: This story originally ran in the July 2018 issue of Potato Grower Magazine. The Atchley family ranch consists of 5,000 acres near Ashton in southeastern Idaho, just southwest of Yellowstone National Park. Their land lies on the Northern Snake River plain, with clean, mountain spring water. The soil is rich volcanic d...more
    Editor: This story originally ran in the July 2018 issue of Potato Grower Magazine. The Atchley family ranch consists of 5,000 acres near Ashton in southeastern Idaho, just southwest of Yellowstone National Park. Their land lies on the Northern Snake River plain, with clean, mountain spring water. The soil is rich volcanic d...more · Jul 19, 2018

  • Persistence and Technology Pay Off for Nebraska Farm Family

    Roric Paulman grew up on the farm his grandfather had established near Sutherland, Neb. With his dad’s blessing, he moved to Omaha in his early 20s to gain business experience. Roric got married, started a family, and ran a six-state auto/diesel service business. During the farm crisis of 1985, Roric’s dad called him one day and said, “Do you want to farm?” Roric quit his $75,000-a-ye...more
    Roric Paulman grew up on the farm his grandfather had established near Sutherland, Neb. With his dad’s blessing, he moved to Omaha in his early 20s to gain business experience. Roric got married, started a family, and ran a six-state auto/diesel service business. During the farm crisis of 1985, Roric’s dad called him one day and said, “Do you want to farm?” Roric quit his $75,000-a-ye...more · Jul 12, 2018

  • The 8th Wonder of the World: Center Pivots

    Imagine a single company being able to produce enough food for more than 100,000 people per day. And not just a snack; we mean a full meal of tomato, onion, corn, soy, wheat, beans, green beans and pork. Not to mention coffee. This agricultural power exists and is located in Alto Paranaíba, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil: DB Agricultura e Pecuária (DB Agriculture and Livestock)....more
    Imagine a single company being able to produce enough food for more than 100,000 people per day. And not just a snack; we mean a full meal of tomato, onion, corn, soy, wheat, beans, green beans and pork. Not to mention coffee. This agricultural power exists and is located in Alto Paranaíba, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil: DB Agricultura e Pecuária (DB Agriculture and Livestock)....more · Jul 05, 2018

  • Valley Irrigation: Long-Lasting Pivots, Long-Lasting Dealers

    When discussing his long career with Mike Ames, one thing comes through loud and clear: the gratitude he feels. “I feel blessed to be involved in ag and in the water business,” Mike says. “Valley® is the best vendor by far. They offer tremendous support. As Valley has grown, it has given individuals such as myself the opportunity to grow with them. I feel really privileged.” Mike sta...more
    When discussing his long career with Mike Ames, one thing comes through loud and clear: the gratitude he feels. “I feel blessed to be involved in ag and in the water business,” Mike says. “Valley® is the best vendor by far. They offer tremendous support. As Valley has grown, it has given individuals such as myself the opportunity to grow with them. I feel really privileged.” Mike sta...more · Jun 28, 2018

  • Become an Irrigation Expert!

    Choosing the right irrigation solution is essential to maximizing farm revenue, but it can be difficult to find reliable irrigation information. The best place for growers to get on-demand irrigation information is at irrigation.education. Accessible 24/7, this interactive and easy-to-use website allows users to research and understand irrigation and irrigation systems. Whether you a...more
    Choosing the right irrigation solution is essential to maximizing farm revenue, but it can be difficult to find reliable irrigation information. The best place for growers to get on-demand irrigation information is at irrigation.education. Accessible 24/7, this interactive and easy-to-use website allows users to research and understand irrigation and irrigation systems. Whether you a...more · Jun 26, 2018

  • There's No Replacement for the Best (Trust Valley Genuine Parts)

    Every crop has stages when proper irrigation is essential for the best possible yield: Germination. Emergence. Tasseling. Keeping your pivots running is always important, but even moreso during those critical times. No matter what brand or type of pivot is over the crop, the best way to assure your pivot is running is with the best in the industry: your local Valley® dealer and ...more
    Every crop has stages when proper irrigation is essential for the best possible yield: Germination. Emergence. Tasseling. Keeping your pivots running is always important, but even moreso during those critical times. No matter what brand or type of pivot is over the crop, the best way to assure your pivot is running is with the best in the industry: your local Valley® dealer and ...more · Jun 21, 2018