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Water intensive crops accounting for just 20% of gross receipts is evidence in favor of agricultural water reform, not against it. These states can continue to
by HDThoreaun 4y ago
Water intensive crops accounting for just 20% of gross receipts is evidence in favor of agricultural water reform, not against it. These states can continue to have successful agricultural industries without their disastrous water usage. Just switching the most water intensive crops and requiring efficient irrigation would lead to huge water savings.
- s1artibartfast 4y agoWater intensive crops is a meaningless distinction. Almonds and pistachio produce more calories per gallon then most fruits and basically all vegetables. Don't even get me started on grapes and wine.
- John23832 4y agoCaloric count isn't a totally meaningful stat either. If it was, we'd all be wolfing down McDonalds with no guilt whatsoever.