California Farmers Need Reliable Water Supply
Praying For Rain
Merced County farmer Pat Borelli has about 120 acres of ground in the CVP service area. He's planted winter oats and hopes there is enough rain to get a crop without irrigation.
"That's about it," he says, "Last year, I worked the ground to plant cotton, and then learned I wouldn't have enough water, so I planted 20 acres of beans," which require less water.
If there is water available, he says he could plant beans again after the oats are harvested, planting as late as June.
source : cottonfarming
Praying For Rain
Merced County farmer Pat Borelli has about 120 acres of ground in the CVP service area. He's planted winter oats and hopes there is enough rain to get a crop without irrigation.
"That's about it," he says, "Last year, I worked the ground to plant cotton, and then learned I wouldn't have enough water, so I planted 20 acres of beans," which require less water.
If there is water available, he says he could plant beans again after the oats are harvested, planting as late as June.
source : cottonfarming
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