The Invention That Changed Farming

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The center pivot irrigation system transformed agriculture around the world. It began when Nebraska farmer Frank Zybach started looking for an easier way to water his crops. When Valmont Industries began mass producing the invention, it reshaped farming and created a multi-billion-dollar industry in the state. It also raised questions about water use, irrigation and the future of agriculture.© 2026 Nebraska Public Media Foundation. All rights reserved.Discover images and additional information about the series at https://NebraskaPublicMedia.org/onceagain.

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