Irrigation Technology Program

Rows of crops in a field, with a center pivot looming in the distance.

A center pivot distributing water over a plot over a large area.

Charles Swanson holding onto a center pivot beam while balanced atop the raised claw of a tractor.

This slideshow contains images of the design and implementation of an irrigation system for a drought tolerance study.

Image of the drought simulator while still under construction.

This slideshow contains images of irrigation research done on switchgrass.

Images of the creation of the concrete beam needed for the drought simulator.

The Irrigation Technology Center's Drought Simulator

Four team-members standing in front of the drought simulator

The sun setting over the Rio Grande Valley

Welcome to the Irrigation Technology Program website! We aim to promote efficient irrigation practices and water conservation, as well as coordinate irrigation research and development in a way that is economically feasible – benefiting researchers and consumers alike.

Specialized Programs within the Irrigation Technology Program include:

Irrigation District Engineering & Assistance Program
Texas A&M School of Irrigation
Texas Evapotranspiration Network
Water My Yard

Our Other Sites

An image of IDEA Program associates next to a river.

Irrigation District Engineering and Assistance (IDEA) Program

Provides educational services and technical assistance for irrigation districts.

an image of irrigation students out on a field, listening to a lecture.

School of Irrigation

Conducts research and programs supporting Texas’ irrigation industry.

TexasET Network

Contains weather info, evapotranspiration data, and watering recommendations.

WaterMyYard

Provides weekly irrigation runtime recommendations for Texas homeowners.