The Importance of Irrigated Crop Production to the Texas High Plains Economy

Bridget L. Guerrero and Stephen H. Amosson

No 143101, 2013 Annual Meeting, February 2-5, 2013, Orlando, Florida from Southern Agricultural Economics Association

Abstract: The Ogallala Aquifer is the primary source of water for irrigation in the Texas High Plains. Depletion of the aquifer concerns stakeholders as agriculture is a major driver in the regional economy. This study examines the contribution of irrigation to income, economic output, and employment in the region.

Keywords: Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 10
Date: 2013-01-19
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.143101

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