US Fruit and Nut Farming Relies on Unsustainable Groundwater Use

A new study reveals that half of the groundwater used for growing key US crops like almonds, walnuts, and grapes is being extracted faster than aquifers can replenish. While this reliance on groundwater irrigation has helped farms avoid immediate drought impacts from 2008 to 2020, it poses significant risks for future water availability and agricultural sustainability.

Originally published by gnews