Irrigation Pumps in Nebraska by Fuel
2008
| 2008 | Total Farms That Irrigate – 14,711 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Pumps – 79,505 | |||
| Fuel | Pumps | % of Total |
|
| Electricity | 43,068 | 54.17% | |
| Diesel Fuel | 22,803 | 28.68% | |
| Natural Gas | 8,391 | 10.55% | |
| LP Gas, Propane, and Butane | 5,217 | 6.56% | |
| Gasoline and Gasohol | 26 | 0.03% | |
Sources: 2008 Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey, Table 20. U.S. Department of Agriculture. Nebraska Energy Office, Lincoln, NE.
This table was updated on January 5, 2010.
Typically, there are five years between updates.