Irrigation trends in Kansas, 1991-2011
October 22, 2013
This fact sheet examines trends in total reported irrigation water use and acres irrigated as well as irrigation water use by crop type and system type in Kansas for the years 1991 through 2011. During the 21-year period, total reported irrigation water diversions varied substantially from year to year as affected primarily by climatic fluctuations. Total reported acres irrigated remained comparatively constant during this time, although acreages of irrigated corn increased and center pivots with drop nozzles became the dominant system type used for irrigation.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Title | Irrigation trends in Kansas, 1991-2011 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20133094 |
| Authors | Joan F. Kenny, Kyle E. Juracek |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Fact Sheet |
| Series Number | 2013-3094 |
| Index ID | fs20133094 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Kansas Water Science Center |