Farmer driven water conservation policy on the Ogallala aquifer reduces the environmental footprints of crop production

The Ogallala Aquifer underlies 45 million hectares, supporting the robust agricultural economy of the US Great Plains and providing water for about 1.9 million people. The aquifer's long-term viability is threatened though due to severe depletion. Pumping reductions of 25–30 % are required to s...

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Published in:	Agricultural Water Management
Main Authors:	José P. Castaño-Sánchez, C. Alan Rotz, Jean L. Steiner, Bill Golden, Sheri A. Spiegal
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-04-01
Subjects:	Irrigated crops Water conservation Carbon footprint Blue water Energy Nitrogen
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378377425000848