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Missouri | That is interesting way of looking at things. I never thought of it that way. Using that logic though how much do all the crops in California cost us? Without irrigation, I think we can all agree there would be no agriculture in California. So how do you put a cost on all that produce. In Nebraska we feed a lot of corn to cattle and hogs. Without irrigation would we have as much cattle feeding here? Then if there is no cattle feeding, then why do we need packing plants? Without the packing industry would we be at 1.8 million population or would we only have 800,000. I understand your thought, but it is not that simple. I am fortunate to be in an area that is recharging the groundwater since 2012. I can't remember the amount but the level has increased. I think the issue down the road out here will be who owns the groundwater. I feel it is the owner of the land it is above. Others will say that because you drilled a well mine went dry. It will be interesting. No doubt more limitations on how much we can pump will be in the future. I am betting that genetics will improve at about the same time to allow more corn to be raised with less water. | |
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