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Georgia farmers are making irrigation a top priority ahead of a dry season

April 22, 2025 10:56 AM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

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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