The Impact of the Feed Grains Industry in the Southern Ogallala Region
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- December 7, 2021
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Overview
Feed grain production is an important part of the agricultural industry in the Southern Ogallala Region with approximately 6.3 million acres of feed grains and more than 510,000 acres of silage production. This publication evaluates the feed grain industry in terms of water use and its contribution to the regional economy. (20 pages)
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