Getting Through a Low Water Allocation Season - AG INFORMATION NETWORK OF THE WEST
The initial 5% water allocation for Federal water districts, such as the Westlands Water District is going to be a hardship for growers. It most likely will not be greater than 5% unless we have a miracle March, and many of the growers in Westlands Water District and other federal districts are growing tree crops. Jose Gutierrez is Chief Operating Officer for Westlands. <p><p>“Tree nut growers will get through it with the little Central Valley Project allocation that we received and purchasing and supplemental water,” noted Gutierrez. “If that water is available to be purchas...
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