irrigation
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After setting up movable micro-emitters for irrigation, they planted native species that fit the site, soil and climate, focusing on their role in supporting a diverse ecosystem.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
“It is a systemic shock that moves through the infrastructure of everyday life, from power plants to irrigation canals, and ultimately to food security.”
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
“It seems to me there’s nothing to do except wait for the break that will nab Joe Mondragon outside the framework of irrigation rights and that damn beanfield.”
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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