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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

For further information on table and map availability contact David Peterson at 1-800-523-3215, fax 301/763-8315,
Internet address david_i_peterson_at_agf_@smtp-gw.census.gov

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
Last Revised: Friday, 09-Apr-1999 12:19:02 EDT