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A USU sprinkler experiment could help farms save labor and water

By Utah News Dispatch · August 30, 2026 · 1 min read
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Farmers and ranchers from all over the Uintah Basin gathered at the Bar Lazy TL Ranch to hear the pitch from Utah State University's Extension Service. A demonstration of the sprinklers was taking place in an alfalfa field.

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