Not enough water for all crops in Yakima Basin, Washington
2/8/2024 4:39:46 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Benton County, WA
Kittitas County, WA
Yakima County, WA
Yakima, WA
Start Date: 8/10/2023
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Yakima Basin farmers were worried about not having enough water toward the end of the season. Some row crops may need to be neglected to provide enough water for permanent crops like fruit trees. To conserve water, some cherry tree growers stopped watering their trees after the harvest, although water is crucial for the trees to survive.
KIMA-TV (Yakima, Wash.), Aug 10, 2023
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