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Area Farmers Embrace Irrigation Systems Growth in Dry Weather
The Bee reports rising farmer interest in irrigation as drought drives adoption. Kenny Kats pioneered a hand moved system then pivot irrigation in 1958. Ed Abma plans 140 acres near town with a water driven pivot. Davelaar Brothers install a 1320 foot pivot to irrigate about 100 acres of corn and alfalfa.
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Kenny Kats
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Kenneth
Bee
Ed Abma
Davelaar Brothers
Abma
Norfolk
Nebraska
Bob
Wayne Davelaar
Davelaar
Rock River