Charles Johnson, Farm Journal National Editor
Water issues are major concerns for farmers in such states as Colorado. One way to help ease those problems: use less water.
One way this could happen would be through growing drought-tolerant corn hybrids.
Greg Larson, of Haxtun, Colo., serves as the secretary-treasurer for the Colorado Corn Growers Association.
He thinks the drought-tolerant technology has great potential for farmers in his state.
“With irrigation, we’ve been trying to really get down close to what we actually need to apply for each crop,” he says. “So, if we could put on less water for each product that could help us a bunch.”
Listen as Larson provides an update on Colorado corn planting:
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Water Issues Major Problem for Colorado Corn Farmers
You can e-mail Charles Johnson at cjohnson@farmjournal.com.
