Sustainable use of groundwater dramatically reduces maize, soybean, and wheat production
Publication Date
Academic Year
2020 - 2021
Prepared by
Jonathan Winter
The current rate of groundwater extraction in the United States is unsustainable, making it essential to understand the impacts of limited water use on food production. Here, we integrate a gridded crop model with satellite observations and water survey data to assess the effects of sustainable groundwater withdrawals on US…