Salty irrigation water is a peril for California almond growers

The drought in California is creating an unexpected threat to the state’s almond growers. Water drawn from wells on the west side of Central California is high in salt, says Valley Public Radio in Fresno, which could adversely affect crop yields. Grower Paul Parreira says, “Everybody is watering at minimum levels with high salinity water. It’s a… » Read More

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