Drought, lack of water led Cameron County, Texas citrus grower to bulldoze trees
6/12/2024 12:15:26 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Cameron County, TX
Combes, TX
Hidalgo County, TX
Starr County, TX
Start Date: 6/7/2024
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A Cameron County citrus grower opted to bulldoze about 40 acres of citrus trees for lack of water amid drought and very low reservoir levels on the Rio Grande River. The farmer chose to use his reduced water supply on more productive crops rather than less productive ones. Another grower in the Valley was hoping to avoid tearing out trees and switching crops.
KRGV-TV Channel 5 Weslaco (Texas), June 7, 2024
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