More trees like this Valencia grove from last year will be removed due to water availability. Photo/Cecilia Parsons
The increases seen in the top California crop reports are of course good news for the ag industry, but citrus leaders say the drought is still taking its toll across the state.
Growers Still Facing Water Issues
Producers across the state are still facing tough times when it comes to water. California Citrus Mutual Director of Public Affairs Alyssa Houtby says they expect somewhere around 15,000 acres of citrus to be removed due to lack of water, and most growers are still feeling the pinch.