Arizona farmers stretched thin as drought plagues the Southwest
Major water cutbacks loom as Colorado River levels continue to decline in the Southwest. For the Arizona Farm Bureau, the idea of cutting more water for farmers here in the state is a big concern. Many that rely on the Colorado River for their crops have already been cutting down on their water usage, lowered the amount of acreage they’re using and have found more efficient irrigation methods. … The Arizona Farm Bureau says that normally farmers in the state can rely on other regions to help with supplies, but this time it’s different - the drought is widespread in the Southwest, and other states are feeling the strain too.