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The Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT) is built on a foundation of innovation and technology transfer, with a focus on testing, applied research, and entrepreneurship. Since 1980, CIT staff have worked with the public and private sectors to advance irrigation, water, and energy technologies and management practices. Laboratory and field testing provide impartial, third-party data that are instrumental in improving product and system performance.

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February 2026: Research Driving Smarter Water Use

At the Center for Irrigation Technology, research is where smarter water use begins. From policy-relevant groundwater management to field‑scale innovations that recharge aquifers, our work, and the partners we collaborate with, helps California agriculture adapt, comply, and thrive. This month, we’re spotlighting three researchers advancing practical solutions for water use efficiency and groundwater sustainability.

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