Tensions are bubbling up at thirsty Arizona alfalfa farms as foreign firms exploit unregulated water – ABC4 Utah
WENDEN, Ariz. (AP) – A blanket of bright green alfalfa stretches across western Arizona's McMullen Valley, surrounded by rolling mountains and warmed by the hot desert sun. Matthew Hancock's family has been using groundwater to grow forage crops here for more than 60 years. They have long been accustomed to the vagaries of Mother Nature, […]
Arizona alfalfa farmers clash with foreign firms over water use
WENDEN, Ariz. (AP) – A blanket of bright green alfalfa stretches across western Arizona's McMullen Valley, surrounded by rolling mountains and warmed by the hot desert sun. read more: New investigation into water use at drought-stricken Arizona farms owned by Saudi Arabia Matthew Hancock's family has been using groundwater to grow forage crops here for […]
Hot-button use of Arizona groundwater for Saudi alfalfa is complex
PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs said she is considering whether changes to state law would give her the power to decide who can lease state land and what activities can be conducted there. In an extensive interview after Congress adjourned on Monday, Hobbes said the law generally ensures that state trust lands get the “best […]
Colo. River water cutbacks could hit alfalfa yields, livestock producers
Southwest dairy and cattle producers could face higher feed costs depending on how farmers respond to historic agreements in California, Arizona and Nevada to reduce agricultural water use I am aware of my sexuality. Farmers’ associations and outside experts say the cuts are voluntary, and it’s not entirely clear how many farmers will agree to […]
Arizona revokes water permits for Saudi Arabia-owned alfalfa farm
arizona news Has been updated: April 22, 2023 at 10:06 PM (Photo credit: SANDY HUFFAKER / AFP) PHOENIX — Arizona Attorney General Chris Mays has announced that the drilling permit for a Saudi-owned Alfalfa farm in La Paz County has been revoked. Fondmonte Arizona LLC approved two deepwater wells eight months ago, which Mays called […]
Saudi company draws unlimited Arizona ground water to grow alfalfa amid drought
Farms in western Arizona grow alfalfa, one of the most water-intensive crops in a water-stressed area. Some farms are foreign-owned and ship their crops to Saudi Arabia, where it is illegal to grow because it consumes so much water. Potential consideration of scarce water supplies is a growing controversy. Amid the backlash, state legislatures are […]
Saudi Arabian company uses Arizona, California water for alfalfa
Despite recent rainfall, nearly a quarter of the United States is still experiencing drought conditions – Including parts of the Southwest. a Viral TikTok Alfalfa is water intensive crops it is often used to feed grazing animals such as cattle. VERIFY reader Lisa also asked if Saudi Arabia is actually using Arizona water to grow […]
Why Is Arizona Using Precious Water to Grow Alfalfa for Saudi Arabia?
At the national level, the United States relatively safe freshwater supply, and in practice net exporter Due to the huge volume of agricultural exports, this virtual water trade in virtual water is also multifaceted. US consumption is scarce virtual water from Hairdryer Countries like Egypt grow the thirsty cotton that might become America’s bedsheets. net […]
Alfalfa is the most valuable crop in Arizona
Alfalfa who grew up in Yuma County. – Contributed Photo/Arizona Farm Bureau Posted By: David Bell March 15, 2023 PHOENIX — Change to four Cs. . Alfalfa is more valuable than any other crop grown in Arizona, including cotton. That’s according to a USDA report showing Arizona will grow 2.1 tons of alfalfa in 2022, […]
Southwest alfalfa growers face new insect pests
For western alfalfa growers, two new pests already appear to be troublesome and difficult to control. alfalfa leaf tear (Dicomeris acuminatus) and the angle of the dotted line (Psamatodes abydata) were discovered in lowland desert alfalfa in 2021 and 2022, respectively, according to Michael Lesswish, an entomologist at the University of California Cooperative Extension in […]
