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  2. Growers say they’re more often turning to irrigation to avoid stress on fruit and vegetable crops

Growers say they’re more often turning to irrigation to avoid stress on fruit and vegetable crops

The U.S. Drought Monitor’s latest data shows more than 90 percent of the state is abnormally dry. About half of Wisconsin is experiencing moderate drought conditions, including parts of northwestern Wisconsin and roughly the southern half of the state.

Read the full article at: https://www.wpr.org/growers-turning-more-irrigation-fruit-vegetable-crops-climate-change?qt-popularity=0
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