With a drier-than-normal growing season on the horizon for parts of farm country, a fully functioning irrigation system is a must. The latest Drought Monitor shows exceptional drought in parts of Texas and New Mexico.
The Farm Monitor gives us a look at how farmers in Georgia are getting their systems ready.
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