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The research aims to evaluate the current status and future challenges of irrigated agriculture in the U.S.

Irrigated agriculture in the United States: Current status and future frontiers

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The research aims to evaluate the current status and future challenges of irrigated agriculture in the U.S.
Literature review of U.S. irrigated agriculture
Utilized data from USDA Census of Agriculture (2003-2023)
Analyzed Cropland Data Layer and MIrAD-US data
Geographic information systems used for robust analysis
Identified California, Nebraska, Arkansas, Texas, and Idaho as top states with 50% of U.S. irrigated land
Noted significant eastern shift of irrigated land
Increased prevalence of low-flow irrigation methods and soil moisture sensors
Groundwater depletion and regulatory constraints highlighted as key challenges
Urged need for stronger policies to manage water use

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Literature review assesses irrigated agriculture, highlighting trends and challenges in water management for sustainability.

Gonçalves et al. (2026) studied this question.

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