Managing Corn Irrigation in South-central Nebraska: Insights for 2025 Under New Groundwater Allocations
Cutting irrigation doesn’t have to cut yield — as groundwater allocations take effect, 2024 field data show high corn yields are achievable within new NRD limits. Now’s the time to adopt proven scheduling tools and strategies to make every inch count.
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