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Ongoing water crisis threatens the future of Texas citrus – Texas Farm Bureau

By Shelby ShankField EditorThe Rio Grande Valley is known for producing some of the nation’s sweetest citrus.Among the crops, Texas Red grapefruit, often referred to as “Ruby Red,” stands out for its vibrant color and rich, sweet flavor.“There’s nothing sweeter than a Texas grapefruit,” Dale Murden, a citrus grower in the Valley, said.For nearly four

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Study Reveals $1.3 Billion in Texas Water Market Transactions, Highlighting Demand Management’s Role in Addressing Water Scarcity  >

A groundbreaking study led by UT Geography Alum (2011) Charles Wight, associate professor Eugenio Arima, and their colleagues revealed how active the water market in Texas is. Their research uncovered over $1.3 billion in water trades, involving a massive 4 million acre-feet—enough water to supply almost 15 million US households for a year.Charles Wight emphasized the significance of the study’s findings, stating,

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