Estimation of Irrigation Water Demand: A Case Study for the Texas High Plains

Abstract

On the Texas High Plains, water from the Ogallala aquifer is used to supplement irrigation requirements, since annual rainfall is below 20.5 in/ year. This study addresses land and water demand by testing the effects of water costs, crop prices, and technology on water use and crop production acreages.Ogallala, Irrigation, Water Demand, Technology, Agricultural and Food Policy, Production Economics,