irrigation

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Keeping that water cold enough for salmon puts limits on how much water federal managers can deliver from Lake Shasta — a vital irrigation supply for Central Valley farmers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The shallow furrows fail to stir emotion and are about as exciting as the irrigation channels they bring to mind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Instead, the results provide a clearer picture of how plants distribute chemical compounds that enter through irrigation water.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Replanting and repairing the damage without gasoline for tractors or electricity for irrigation is nearly impossible.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

The morning air smelled of irrigation, warm plants, and fertilized earth.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan