The dry winter that we are experiencing in parts of the Rocky Mountains is a reminder that water supply conditions may be forever changing and this change has important implications for agricultural producers who have built operations and customs around historical hydrology.
WestWater contributed to a forward-thinking study that investigated how forage producers in the Colorado River Basin might adapt and incorporate flexibility into their operations in response to changing water supply conditions. Flexibility might include alternative forages, rotational fallowing, or other actions. WestWater interviewed producers across the Western U.S. about their operations, the water stresses that impact their productivity, and their outlook on different forages.
The adaptation of the agricultural sector to changing hydrologic conditions will be an important aspect of water management, planning, and policy for years to come.
Read full article: https://www.agproud.com/articles/62587-working-lands-working-options-expanding-forage-flexibility-in-the-upper-colorado-river-basin