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In Western Kansas and Western Nebraska, a significant portion of summer crops (primarily corn, soybeans, and sorghum) relies on irrigation from the Ogallala Aquifer. As of 2026, roughly 30% of harvested cropland acres in Western Kansas are irrigated, while in Nebraska—the nation's second-largest state for irrigated land—over 55% of the state's total corn acres are irrigated, with even higher concentration in the western and central regions.Western Kansas Irrigation DetailsIrrigation Intensity: While only 15% of all Kansas cropland is irrigated, this jumps to approximately 30% in Western Kansas.Production Value: Although only 30% of the land is irrigated in Western Kansas, this area produces roughly 60% of the region's crop value.Key Crops: Heavily irrigated with corn and sorghum.
In specific areas, such as Haskell County, up to 75% of harvested cropland is irrigated.
Western Nebraska Irrigation DetailsStatewide Context: Nebraska holds over 8 million acres of irrigated land, accounting for 14.5% of all U.S. irrigated cropland in 2022.
Summer Crop Reliance: More than 55% of Nebraska's corn acres are irrigated, which is the dominant summer crop.Water Source: The region relies on a mix of center-pivot irrigation and groundwater from the Ogallala Aquifer.2026
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