Farming and the weather. It’s a never-ending
confrontation, and 2014 is offering up some epic battles.
Growers in Texas, California, and other western states face severe drought conditions that show no sign of letting up. Severe heat
aggravates the situation and poses the additional threat of wildfires.
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| Twin tornadoes hit Pilger, NE, and the surrounding area June 16. |
Many growers are scrambling to get their pivots
repaired in time for peak irrigation season. Others are evaluating their devastated fields
and determining whether to replant.
At either extreme – drought or damage – words of comfort
are of little value. Action and solutions are needed.
However; at times like these, it is reassuring to know that your
Valley dealer is on hand to support you. Service teams are out in the fields
repairing and replacing damaged pivots. They are doing everything
possible to get farms back up and running. In fact, I recently called a Nebraska dealer
with a question. He asked to email him the question because, “we have
a lot of pivots down in the area and I’m having a hard time concentrating
on anything else right now.” That’s commitment.
Meanwhile, those battling drought can mitigate the effects by turning to more efficient irrigation equipment, such as
center pivots. And, growers can get financial support from the Natural
Resources Conservation Service, and information and assistance from the USDA.
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Shannon Peterson Marketing Content Editor Shannon joined Valley Irrigation in 2013. She writes and edits materials about irrigation equipment. Shannon enjoys traveling with her family, particularly to national parks, and she occasionally writes about her travels for tourism magazines. She also likes trying new restaurants, seeing movies, and watching Husker football and Creighton basketball. |
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