Arizona Forage Producers Association Weblog

Saturday, October 4, 2003

Imperial votes to approve landmark Colorado River deal
A water board in the Imperial Valley, California's biggest user of the Colorado River, voted late Thursday to approve a pact to curtail the state's overuse of the river by shipping water from desert farms to fast-growing San Diego County.

The 3-2 vote by the Imperial Irrigation District removed the final hurdle standing in the way of the landmark deal that four Southern California water agencies have bickered over for years.


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"Forages return more money directly to Arizona producers than any other crop, including cotton and produce. The value of all hay alone produced in Arizona was $183 million in 2001(according to USDA figures), about twice value as much as cotton, while farmers themselves realize only a minor portion of the value of the produce crop. The value of our silage crops adds to the Arizona forage total value. And, forage production is increasing! I urge every Arizona forage producer to give this new organization your support with both membership and participation. Go get a neighbor to join up, too. Let's take charge of our futures by defining our products, supporting common objectives and sharing information." -- Lee Banning President

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