ASSOCIATION NEWS
Note from Our President, Mike Prevost
Americans
are celebrating our 250th Anniversary as a free and prosperous
democracy, and I hope you have big plans for the Fourth of July this year. | more
2026 Conservation Innovation Awards
The Florida Irrigation Society seeks to honor irrigation contractors and designers for their efforts to protect and conserve Florida’s water resources. | more
CHAPTER NEWS
Southwest and Tampa Bay Chapters | more
INDUSTRY NEWS
Super El Niño Pattern for Florida
Meteorologists are watching a strong El Niño developing in the tropical Pacific, possibly a very strong or “super” event, and that has clear implications for Florida weather through the rest of the year. | more
Round Up Class Action Lawsuit
The Monsanto Company has agreed to a settlement worth up to $7.25 billion in a lawsuit claiming that the ingredient in the weed killer products sold under Roundup and other brand names causes non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), a blood cancer. | more
Competition from Non‑Licensed Providers and DIY Products: What Irrigation Contractors Need to Know
Florida contractors are facing growing competition from unlicensed providers and a surge of DIY irrigation products sold directly to homeowners. | more
Hurricane Preparedness for Business: Why Planning Ahead Matters
As hurricane season ramps up here in Florida, businesses are being reminded that preparation is not optional, it is critical. | more
LEGAL/LEGISLATION NEWS
Rock Solid Employment Agreements
Florida contractors operate in a high-risk, high-competition environment. Whether you employ W-2 field personnel or engage 1099 independent contractor sales representatives, handshake deals and generic templates are no longer sufficient. | more
Water Under Watch: Heightened Enforcement and Hidden Liability for Florida’s Irrigation Contractors
Florida’s ongoing drought conditions have led to a new regulatory reality: tightened water restrictions coupled with heightened enforcement. | more