Irrigation Costs and Returns

Authors

Wallace G. Aanderud, Economist, Farm Management, Cooperative Extension Service
Ralph Sorensen, Area Irrigation Management Agent, Cooperative Extension Service
Sidney W. Black, Extension Irrigation Specialist, Cooperative Extension Service

Document Type

Circular

Format

PDF

Publication Date

1-1970

Publisher

Cooperative Extension Service, South Dakota State University

Circular No.

0680

Pages

12

Description

This publication is an economic analysis of eight different irrigation systems under conditions resembling central South Dakota on 160 acres, using a well as a source of water. Total cost per acre is calculated by considering the new capital investment required, the increase of annual fixed costs, labor requirements, and variable system costs in converting from dryland to irrigation. A summary of expected costs and returns is prepared by comparing total costs with expected returns for various crops.

Comments

This item was digitized with the support from Project CERES, a collaboration between USAIN, AgNIC, and the Center for Research Libraries.

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Aanderud, Wallace G.; Sorensen, Ralph; and Sidney W. Black, "Irrigation Costs and Returns" (1970). SDSU Extension Circulars. 0680. https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/extension_circ/741.