Near the border, the escalating water crisis is causing American farmers to suffer.

Near the border, farmers allege that the Mexican government is not meeting its commitments.

Near the border, the escalating water crisis is causing American farmers to suffer.
Near the border, the escalating water crisis is causing American farmers to suffer.

Some argue that American farmers are struggling not due to cash shortages, but because Mexico isn't fulfilling its water commitment.

Brian Jones, who has been farming near the border for almost 40 years, stated that this is the first year he has zero irrigation water. He explained how the lack of irrigation water is causing a significant decrease in crop production.

The Mexican government is not fulfilling its water obligations to the Lower Rio Grande region as per a treaty from the 1940s.

"My farm is only half planted, and the other half is idle due to lack of water for the crops," Jones stated.

Potential economic impact of delay in irrigation water
Economic impact of lack of irrigation water from Mexico into the US (Olivianna Calmes)

The direct impact for producers from agriculture production and distribution is approximately $500 million, with over 8,500 jobs depending on it. This is a significant loss, as agriculture is a major contributor to the economy.

Seeing the mill shut down was a sobering reminder for Jones of the potential impact on his own farm.

Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers shuts down
Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers shuts down  (Olivianna Calmes)

Jones stated, "We hope Mexico will fulfill their promise and take action as agreed."

TX farmer shares about how lack of water affects his crops
With not enough water, farmer Brian Jones says he has much less crop than he should have. (Olivianna Calmes)

If the issue isn't resolved, it may lead to an increase in the cost of groceries, according to Professor Ribera.

by Olivianna Calmes

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