| 1998 | Total Farms That Irrigate - 12,253 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Pumps - 53,640 | |||
| Fuel | Pumps | % of Total | |
| Electricity | 23,271 | 43.38% | |
| Diesel Fuel | 11,743 | 21.89% | |
| Natural Gas | 9,960 | 18.57% | |
| LP Gas, Propane, and Butane | 8,497 | 15.84% | |
| Gasoline and Gasohol | 169 | 0.32% | |
Sources: 1998 Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey. U.S. Department of Agriculture. Nebraska Energy Office, Lincoln, NE.
This table was updated on January 11, 2012.