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Irrigation could be one side effect of changing climate

by Johnathan Hettinger, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting June 20, 2017January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

“If I was going to invest in farm ground, if some of these climate scenarios come true, then having irrigation might be something that would pay off in the long-term,” Roadcap said.

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by Johnathan Hettinger, Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting June 20, 2017January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

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