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A Vision Rooted in Opportunity In 1946, entrepreneur Robert Doherty was searching for a promising business opportunity—something with long-term potential in American agriculture. He found it just west of Valley, Nebraska, where a small, modest manufacturing operation caught his attention. Recognizing its potential, Doherty made a bold move. He invested $5,000—nearly all of his savings—into what was then known as …
Producers face difficult decisions day in and day out. Alabama Cooperative Extension System professionals have compiled information to help farmers consider all options when deciding whether to purchase and install irrigation equipment on the farm. Dr. Brittney Goodrich, an Alabama Extension economist, said irrigation can mitigate one of the largest risks in crop production. Center pivot irrigation investment and operating …
