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Energy versus irrigated agriculture in the Pacific Northwest

Conference · · ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5343803
This paper examines the interactions of energy of irrigated agriculture in the Pacific Northwest. Irrigation development causes electricity prices to rise due to increased energy demand and lost hydropower. Existing irrigation can suffer significant income and land value losses due to electricity cost increases.
Research Organization:
Department of Agricultural Economics, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
OSTI ID:
5343803
Report Number(s):
CONF-8306126-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: 83-2109
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English