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Irrigation Development: It's Potential Impact On South Dakota's Economy, Richard Shane, Ralph J. Brown
Irrigation Development: It's Potential Impact On South Dakota's Economy, Richard Shane, Ralph J. Brown
Economics Research Reports
Irrigation development has been and will continue to be a key issue facing the people of the state of South Dakota. As irrigated acreage increases, benefits accrue throughout the State. The irrigator's income earning potential is expanded and income variability is reduced as drought impacts on yields are ameliorated. In addition, a more stable, larger quantity of feed can be produced for livestock production. This may allm-1 for expansion in the livestock industry or less importation of feedstuffs into an area. The nonfarm economy may also benefit from irrigation development. Since irrigation requires the purchase of more inputs such as …