Irrigation study shows added economic impact possible for agriculture

  • The original plan for irrigation was not implemented in the 1940s, resulting in an aggregate economic impact loss of $9.7 billion between 1970 and 2024.
    The original plan for irrigation was not implemented in the 1940s, resulting in an aggregate economic impact loss of $9.7 billion between 1970 and 2024.

    Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring joined lawmakers and study partners at the Capitol on Friday to highlight the results of an irrigation and drainage study commissioned by the 69th Legislative Assembly through House Bill 1531. The study was completed by Decision Innovation Solutions based in Iowa.

    “The study showed that we could develop another 1.3 million acres of irrigation in the state base…