
Does the Western Megadrought Mean the End of Cheap Cheese and Ice Cream?
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Alfalfa Is an Eco-Friendly Crop, but There's a But
Alfalfa fields are popular with birds and bees. It contributes a lot to soil health. And economically, it's just returning cash on a consistent stable basis. All of this makes alfalfa sound kind of like a perfect crop. But there is the rub. Most crops most places in the US require some irrigation water. Colorado River is essential to the southwest United States and northwest Mexico. We often refer to it as the hardest working river in the west.
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