Water Grows the Texas Economy
Across the Panhandle and South Plains of Texas, the vast Ogallala Aquifer underlies 36,000 square miles of Texas. The water used for agricultural production brings billions of dollars into the economy every year, creating jobs and income for people in Lubbock, Amarillo and throughout the region.
It is vital that we find ways to conserve this valuable resource without damaging the economy. It can be done. We can conserve water for the future without sacrificing jobs and economic growth today. Watch this video to learn how . . .
What are ag producers doing?
Texas agricultural producers are making a number of strides to conserve our natural resources such as conservation tillage, irrigation conservation tools, and more. In 2011, we followed a Panhandle corn producer's corn field on drip irrigation, learn more about his success with this conservation method here.