**3. Water-Conserving Irrigation Practices in Row-Crops**

A survey conducted among row-crop farmers in Mississippi [6] showed that the amount of irrigated area, years of education, perception of a groundwater problem, and participation in conservation programs are positively associated with practice adoption, while the number of years farming, growing rice, and pumping cost are negatively associated with adoption. However, not all factors are statistically significant for all water conservation practices. Survey results indicated that only a third of growers are aware of groundwater problems at the farm or state level; this lack of awareness is related to whether farmers noticed a change in the depth to water distance in their irrigation wells. The study recommended adopting more efficient irrigation technology and practices and precision agriculture technologies, such as soil moisture sensors and irrigation automation.
