An irrigation pivot waters a wheat field south of Moses Lake. Irrigation is unusual among agricultural expenses, in that the material itself is free, but delivery and storage costs fluctuate.
May 1, 2024
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May 2, 2024 1:30 a.m.
The Cost of farming: Irrigation expenses follow a unique set of rules
MOSES LAKE — When it comes to the cost of farming, irrigation – especially in the Columbia Basin – is a cost that has to be factored in and planned for with each acre having a place in the water-cost equation.