California's farmland is shrinking due to a severe three-year drought, according to a new report. Researchers on the report found that the state's irrigated farmland shrunk by nearly 10%, which totals 752,000 acres of farmland.
Desiree Silva is with California Valley Nut Company in Yuba City Ca. She noted, while the almond industry has been helped with export shipping by Almond Alliance, walnuts are still having trouble with timely containers.
Desiree Silva is with California Valley Nut Company in Yuba City Ca. She noted a good walnut production season with some ranches getting adequate water from their water district.
Desiree Silva is with California Valley Nut Company in Yuba City, and describes the frustration of exporting her walnuts to the Far East and other Destinations.