Impacts of Irrigation on Citrus in the Lower Rio Grande Valley

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
August 31, 2021
Price
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Overview

Citrus is an important crop in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, but reduced water supplies in the area mean irrigation must be used.

Citrus farmers can use different irrigation methods and practices to get the most from the available water supply.

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