| 2003 | Total Farms That Irrigate - 16,104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Pumps - 74,519 | |||
| Fuel | Pumps | % of Total | |
| Electricity | 33,720 | 45% | |
| Diesel Fuel | 20,168 | 27% | |
| Natural Gas | 11,781 | 16% | |
| LP Gas, Propane, and Butane | 8,701 | 12% | |
| Gasoline and Gasohol | 149 | 0.2% | |
Sources: 2003 Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey, Table 20. U.S. Department of Agriculture. Nebraska Energy Office, Lincoln, NE.
This table was updated on May 15, 2007.