# Irrigation Saves Pastures in Changing Climates | Burlington News

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Podcast: [Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/burlington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606141)
Published: 2026-06-30T09:17:36+00:00
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Climate chaos is hitting farms hard—erratic rain is shredding pastures, forcing dairy farmers to buy pricey hay. One Vermont farmer lost a summer to drought, then spent nearly $425 a ton on emergency feed. But new research shows irrigation could be the answer: half his fields got water, producing nearly four extra tons of feed per acre—especially on sandy soil. Still, it’s costly and complex: a system runs $85K, with a 12-year payback, and even farmers with irrigation can’t ignore water conflicts. Is it worth it? Maybe—for the herd’s health and the farm’s future. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/51f55086668d6b81

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