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Agriculture News: Economy key to farm irrigation investments
Dr. Ronald D. Lacewell of TAES warns low crop prices curb irrigation upgrades in water‑limited Texas. Research with John G. Lee and John R. Ellis shows improved efficiency can raise on‑farm application from 60–70% toward 90% using furrow or sprinkler systems and the LEPA method. Coalitions assess economics over a 20‑year horizon, noting groundwater constraints and energy costs affect payoff while modest efficiency gains remain profitable.
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Ronald D. Lacewell
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
TAES
Lacewell
John G. Lee
John R. Ellis
Texas
William Lyle
Lubbock