Max Armstrong shares insights on how far farmers have advanced in their use of technology to manage water use on the farm. He offers insights from two Texas cotton growers who have put soil moisture sensors to work on their operation. The technology helps assure that water applied is put to use, and offers the opportunity to maintain yield using less water.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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