Arizona Water Reductions Impact Agricultural Region

Why it matters locally: Louisiana consumers could see an increase in prices or a reduction in the availability of winter salad greens due to potential disruptions in the supply chain from Yuma County, Arizona.

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Yuma County, Arizona, supplies 90% of the winter salad greens consumed in the United States. This agricultural production relies on water from the Colorado River. Arizona is preparing for reductions in its Colorado River water allocation. Water from the Colorado River supports extensive farming operations across Yuma County. These operations cultivate various salad greens during the winter months. The anticipated water cuts will affect how farmers manage their irrigation practices and crop production.