Universal Irrigation Sales Corporation

05/29/2026

Local farmer that uses Tuf-Skin valves!

05/23/2026

Not good!

IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE

Water availability from Upper Klamath Lake for 2026 is 221,000 acre-feet, and more than 23% has already been diverted.

Upper Klamath Lake water supply is at serious risk of running out in weeks.

To help reduce the risk of water shortages later this season, the Klamath Project Drought Response Agency (DRA) has added a Limited Irrigation Program. The DRA has also increased payment amounts for the 2026 No Irrigation Assistance Program.

2026 Program Payments
No Irrigation Program: $425 per acre
Partial Season Program: $212.50 per acre

Limited Irrigation Program:
$212.50 per acre for perennial crops
$75 per acre for annual crops

Important Deadline
To participate in the Limited Irrigation Program, irrigation must cease by:
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

Apply by:
June 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Apply online at:
www.klamathwaterbank.com

05/15/2026

Mayfield Pond east of Bend Municipal Airport is nearly dry as drought conditions intensify across Central Oregon. Water officials warn this could become the region’s worst drought in decades.

READ MORE: https://www.centraloregondaily.com/news/local/mayfield-pond-dries-up-central-oregon-drought/article_b96b5d77-ee46-4ff2-a8ee-8ed38661741e.html

05/11/2026

05/11/2026

Shipping a 3”x1,378’ reel to a farm in eastern Oregon.

05/05/2026

NOTICE TO KLAMATH PROJECT IRRIGATORS: 2026 DROUGHT RESPONSE PROGRAM OPEN NOW!

As you are aware, irrigation water supply for the Klamath Project this year will fall well short of what is needed to sustain normal operations for family farms and ranches.

On April 6, the Bureau of Reclamation announced an initial water availability of 221,000 acre-feet from Upper Klamath Lake, representing just over half of the volume required for full Project deliveries. This reflects a combination of very low snowpack and resulting snow drought conditions, early spring-like weather conditions, and requirements to operate under an unworkable set of regulatory requirements that can’t be changed in time for this season.

Based on these conditions, 40,000 to 50,000 acres within the Project will need to be idled during the 2026 season.

In response, the Klamath Project Drought Response Agency (KPDRA) has now opened the 2026 annual program and is accepting applications during the enrollment period of April 15 through June 15. Up to $19.1 million is available, with estimated payments ranging from $300 to $350 per acre. The program is intended to provide an option for irrigators as they make operational decisions for the coming season.

Additional information, including program details and enrollment materials, is available at www.klamathwaterbank.com. Irrigators should review the program as they evaluate their plans for 2026 and carefully review eligibility requirements. For example, to qualify for full payment, a parcel must receive no irrigation water from any source (surface or groundwater) from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2026. Applicants should review the program policy for additional eligibility requirements.

The KPDRA will host a workshop on May 29, 2026, from 8 AM - 4 PM at the KWUA office located at 2312 South 6th St., Suite A, Klamath Falls, to assist participants with the sign-up process and to answer questions about the program.

Irrigators are encouraged to stay informed as conditions evolve and to consider available programs and tools as part of their planning for the 2026 irrigation season.

04/20/2026

Low levels of snowpack are going to be hard on some farmers this year.

https://waterwrights.net/sgma-must-knows-april-20-2026/

04/01/2026

Happy 48 year anniversary to us!

After working for Western Irrigation in Eugene for 10 years Ron Pallin resigned and started Universal Irrigation Sales Corp on April 1, 1978. He started off as a rep selling on commission. Later on he opened a warehouse and started buying and selling. In the early 80's he bought Tuf-Skin Valve.

No April Fools joke!