Also, LEPA irrigates in alternate furrows which maintains a more stable soil temperature and enables equipment to more readily access fields for cultivation and ground application of pesticides. Two basic versions of the LEPA system exist, both achieving an impressive 95 percent efficiency. LEPA accounts for almost all new center pivot systems installed in the district, according Libby. The High Plains draws most of its water from the Ogallala Aquifer. Ongoing planning for the future of the Ogallala Aquifer leans heavily toward water conservation.
Water is the most limiting factor in agricultural production in the region.