Groundwater depletion threatens food security, especially amid long-term drought. Nebraska, with nearly 9 million irrigated acres, uses a unique system of 23 Natural Resources Districts to manage groundwater. Though restrictions can be tough, precision and crop planning preserve this vital resource. A USDA-backed study shows how well moratoriums and irrigation limits affect land values, offering key insights for states managing groundwater decline.
The truth about how groundwater regulations affect land values
