Dragon-Line irrigation hopes to stretch Ogallala water in Kansas
Teeter Irrigation founder Monty Teeter unveils the Dragon-Line, a pivot to drip hybrid that could cut water use by 20 to 50 percent. The system, tested on a 320-acre farm, pipes water directly to roots via buried tubing, reducing evaporation and wheel-track damage while enabling winter irrigation with minimal soil impact. Kansas State and extension researchers study its performance against conventional pivots, weighing cost and adaptability for farmers with limited wells.
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Dragon Line irrigation gains traction across Kansas fields
Extending resources Dragon Line irrigation has launched officially with about 50 machines in use nationwide and a goal of 1,000 units this year. Farmers like Clay Scott report precise water delivery with minimal wheel tracks and evaporative losses, while San John eyes California markets amid drought concerns and the Ogallala water supply debate.
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Precision watering tech trims water use across Ogallala region
In Grant County farmer Clay Scott uses Dragon-Line soil sensors to guide irrigation, reducing water use during droughts and saving millions of gallons per season. Servi-Tech's Profiler system uploads data, alerting growers via phone and web, while adoption remains limited but growing in Kansas markets.
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