From a new brand launch to innovative new product releases, 2023 was an exciting year! As we wrap up our 90th anniversary, we are looking forward to what’s in store for 2024. We can’t wait to share what is next for Rain Bird, but until then catch up on what you might have missed this year.

As Rain Bird Corporation closes out its 90th anniversary year, the global irrigation technology company is launching a refreshed brand to highlight its impactful longevity and vision for the future.

Rain Bird Dripline Featured in Episode 4 of Mission: PEBBLE Presented by the USGA Rain Bird’s XFS-CV subsurface dripline and QF Header recently took the spotlight in a demonstration filmed by the United States Golf Association (USGA) at the renowned Del Monte Golf Course. The demonstration was featured in episode 4 of Mission: PEBBLE and the resulting video can now be seen on the GolfDigest website.

On June 9, Barbara Booth, vice president of microirrigation at Rain Bird, was interviewed by Investment Reports on the future of agriculture and ways in which Rain Bird is preparing.

On June 29, Joe Porrazzo, marketing group manager for controllers at Rain Bird, was interviewed by Landscape Management on how Wi-Fi enabled products has impacted the irrigation industry.

On June 29, Barbara Booth, vice president of microirrigation at Rain Bird, was interviewed by Irrigation & Lighting on the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This year’s theme for Smart Irrigation Month is “What’s the value of smart irrigation?” and explores the impact irrigation has on topics such as environmental sustainability, more livable communities, cutting-edge careers, water conservation and more. Check out Rain Bird's guide to get started with smart irrigation.

Eighteen students have been awarded the 2023 Irrigation Association Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra Scholarships.

From April 23–25, the American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) hosted its annual national conference, attended by many of the most influential partners in golf and landscape irrigation design.

On April 25th, Arianne Williams and Gracie Duarte, both product managers at Rain Bird, were featured in Landscape Management article on the best nozzles and sprinkler heads and how to identify potential errors in irrigation installation.