Cost of Pumping From Wells for the Irrigation of Rice in Louisiana and Arkansas (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. B. Gregory

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266742467 ISBN 13: 9780266742463

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Explore practical, real-world data on pumping water from wells to irrigate rice in Louisiana and Arkansas.

This report compiles tested plants, costs, and performance to help rice growers decide whether to buy water from canals or operate their own pumping systems. Based on field tests conducted in the early 1900s, it presents detailed observations, measurements, and cost calculations that shed light on efficiency and long‑term economics.

• Learn how head, discharge, fuel use, and engine efficiency affect the cost of pumping water
• See how plant design, well depth, and pump type influence performance and reliability
• Compare costs per acre and per acre-foot across different plant configurations
• Understand how head measurements and test conditions impact reported results

Ideal for readers involved in irrigation planning, agricultural engineering, or historical studies of early 20th‑century farming technology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266742467
• ISBN 13: 9780266742463
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 43