USA-ENVIRONMENT/DROUGHT

In Casa Grande, Arizona, groundwater from the Gila River Indian Community flows into irrigation canals. Meanwhile, Nancy Caywood of Caywood Farms observes fallow fields and dry irrigation ditches containing remnants of previous cotton crops. Additionally, Jace Miller, a fifth-generation co-owner of Triple M Farms, inspects alfalfa fields located on the Gila River Indian Reservation south of Phoenix. These events highlight the diverse agricultural conditions and water management efforts occurring across the region.