Drought in the United States: Update

We have what's looking like good news to share! Comparing drought maps from last fall and today (pictured below), we are seeing drought improvement in the Eastern Corn Belt and reduction in severity and extent in the Great Plains. But, keep in mind that these conditions can change at any time.  Center pivot irrigation not only offers insurance in drought years, but also preparation for unpredictable drought conditions that may arise.

To keep tabs on the drought map, visit www.DroughtMonitor.unl.edu/monitor.html.

Drought map | October 2012

Drought map | April 2013

Congratulations Keith Kincaid…and Colt & Tiffy! | by Jill Zwiener

If dogs could talk, Colt and Tiffy may possibly tell their new John Deere_® Gator, “I love you!” Actually, it may sound a little bit more like, “Ahh rooo uuu!” Colt and Tiffy’s grandpa, Keith Kincaid, was awarded the brand new Valley_® branded Gator last month. The first thing Keith’s son did was take his cute dogs for a relaxing spin around the field! I have a feeling they’ll see many more rides in their future.



Keith was entered in the Valley Gator Giveaway contest after purchasing a center pivot from his local Valley dealer, Inman Irrigation in Inman, KS. Check out this video of Keith Kincaid, Shawn Kincaid, Colt, and Tiffy in their new Gator!

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Jill Zwiener Global Marketing Communications Administrator Jill joined the Valley Irrigation team in 2011. She loves country music, fountain soda, food, college football, and the ski slopes of Colorado. She enjoys using photography to freeze the precious bits of time with her family into pictures that she can cherish for years.