California Drought Challenges

Agriculture Shows Economic Strength Even as Farmers Struggle Over Water

Chris Clayton
By  Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
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This file photo from California taken in 2014 points out one of the truths of drought's effect on agriculture in the state. (DTN photo by Greg Horstmeier)
Despite the challenges of a prolonged drought, data reported last week from USDA shows California farmers had just under $54 billion in cash receipts for crops and livestock in 2014.

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