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Michigan Conservation Districts offer free irrigation uniformity testing
In addition to helping reduce runoff, energy use and potential yield loss, the testing contributes toward MAEAP verification for producers.
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Combining remote sensing with field observations helped pinpoint an irrigation problem in a unique farming competition field
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Rising energy costs in irrigation present challenges for farmers as water scarcity creates a costly cycle, but innovative programs like LEMAs demonstrate sustainable solutions that...
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The latest USDA Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade projects U.S. agricultural exports at $170.5 billion for fiscal year 2025.
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State water law shapes agricultural water rights and impacts sustainable use across the United States.
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ARC and PLC provide financial protection against significant drops in crop prices or revenues.
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Thanks to new scientific knowledge, we can now determine evapotranspiration rates in order to develop information for precision irrigation.
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High dependency on reliable water access makes rural economies particularly vulnerable to agricultural water-related risks.
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Created by experts from the University of Minnesota, Michigan State, and the PSA, the tool lets farmers quickly assess hazards.
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Globally, drivers for increasing water demands include changing weather and hydrologic conditions, as well as higher population growth rates.