U.S. Department of Commerce

Census of Agriculture: Volume 2, Subject Series, Part 3

1994 Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey

Includes acres irrigated; yields of specified crops; and method of distribution, quantity, and source of water used in irrigation. Results also include number of wells, depth of wells, pumps used in moving water, energy use, and expenditures for maintenance and investments.

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Survey - Introductory Text and General Explanation

List of Tables:

  1. Irrigated Farms in the Censuses of Agriculture: 1992 and Earlier Censuses
  2. Irrigated Farms by Acres Irrigated: 1994 and 1988
  3. Land Use: 1994 and 1988
  4. Land Irrigated by Method of Water Distribution: 1994 and 1988
  5. Land Irrigated by Sprinkler Systems: 1994 and 1988
  6. Land Irrigated by Gravity Flow Systems: 1994 and 1988
  7. Estimated Quantity of Water Applied Using Only One Method of Distribution: 1994 and 1988
  8. Estimated Quantity of Water Applied Using Only Sprinkler Systems to Distribute Water: 1994 and 1988
  9. Estimated Quantity of Water Applied Using Only Gravity Flow Systems to Distribute Water: 1994 and 1988
  10. Estimated Quantity of Water Applied by Source: 1994 and 1988
  11. Irrigation by Estimated Quantity of Water Applied: 1994 and 1988
  12. Irrigation Wells on Farms: 1994 and 1988
  13. Irrigation Wells Used on Farms by Pumping Depth: 1994 and 1988
  14. Irrigation Pumps on Farms: 1994 and 1988
  15. Irrigation Pumps on Farms for Wells: 1994 and 1988
  16. Irrigation Pumps on Farms Other Than Well Pumps: 1994 and 1988
  17. Energy Expenses for On-Farm Pumping of Irrigation Water by Type of Energy: 1994 and 1988
  18. Investment in Irrigation Equipment, Facilities, and Land Improvement: 1994 and 1988
  19. Expenses for Maintenance and Repairs of Irrigation Equipment and Facilities: 1994 and 1988
  20. Irrigation Water From Off-Farm Suppliers: 1994 and 1988
  21. Farms With Diminished Crop Yields Resulting From Irrigation Interruption by Cause: 1994 and 1988
  22. Selected Crops Harvested From Irrigated Farms: 1994 and 1988
  23. Estimated Quantity of Water Applied and Method of Distribution by Selected Crops: 1994 and 1988
  24. Application of Chemicals in Irrigation Water and Times Irrigated by Selected Crops: 1994 and 1988
  25. Other Uses of Irrigation Water: 1994 and 1988
  26. Irrigated Farms by Farm Size: 1994 and 1988
  27. Irrigated Farms by Standard Industrial Classification: 1994 and 1988
  28. Irrigated Farms by Market Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1994 and 1988
  29. Methods Used in Deciding When to Irrigate: 1994 and 1988
  30. Water Management Practices for Operations Using Gravity Flow Systems: 1994 and 1988
  31. Irrigators Participating in Federal Commodity Programs and/or Making Special Provisions for Wildlife Habitat: 1994 and 1988
  32. Energy and/or Water Conservation Improvements: 1994 and 1988
  33. Barriers to Making Improvements to Reduce Energy or Conserve Water: 1994 and 1988
  34. Sources of Irrigation Information Used to Reduce Irrigation Costs or Conserve Water: 1994 and 1988
  35. Discontinuance of All Irrigation Since 1992 by Reason: 1994

Maps

  1. Water Resources Areas of the United States: 1994
  2. Annual Percent of Normal Precipitation, Jan - Dec 1994

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Appendix

Report Form (if a printed copy is desired, it may be necessary to adjust your print setup within Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Additional Information on Agriculture Statistics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau