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Nebraska Economy Based on Fertile Soil and Water
Nebraska relies on productive soils and abundant water as its base for economic growth. Irrigation—now about 3 million acres, mainly groundwater—faces increasing competition and high consumptive use. Storage, transportation, and careful management are needed to sustain future supply and prevent price and quality decline.
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Nebraska
Vincent H. Dreezen
Conservation and
University of Nebraska