Farmers in Arizona adapt to water limits as Colorado River reductions persist

Water Challenges in Yuma County Yuma, Arizona – Farming in Yuma County heavily relies on the Colorado River, but years of drought along with strict regulations have compelled farmers to make changes. Currently, Lake Mead, the largest reservoir on the river, is only about 30% full, and federal officials project it will last until 2026. […]

Arizona farms now rely on groundwater. Research aims to help farmers adapt

Researchers at the University of Arizona are working on groundwater and agricultural research to help guide sustainable farming practices in central Arizona. This project $10 million grant It integrates more than 20 experts from institutions in Arizona, California, and New Mexico, led by the University of California, Davis, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National […]