ADAMS COUNTY, Neb. (RFD News) — Across parts of the Plains, producers are navigating another season of weather-related challenges, according to the Nebraska Farm Bureau.
For Nebraska farmer Tyler Ramsey, that means making daily decisions about irrigation, crop protection, and risk management while hoping conditions improve.
Farmers in parts of Nebraska are also keeping a close eye on their water allocations as many operations work to balance current needs with the possibility of a long, dry summer ahead.
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