Irrigation Seen as a Management Tool for Many Southeastern Farmers

Randall Weiseman November 26, 2012 Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Georgia, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Weather

When it comes to drought mitigation and crop management, Wade Sikkink, product manager with Valley Irrigation, says more southeastern farmers are turning to irrigation.

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