Crops for California's livestock are among the thirstiest
This chart shows the water consumption in acre feet per acre for the ten most water-intensive crops in California. Pasture grass and alfalfa are used for cattle-feed, yet consume about 50% of total water allotted to agriculture.
This chart shows the water consumption in acre feet per acre for the ten most water-intensive crops in California. Pasture grass and alfalfa are used for cattle-feed, yet consume about 50% of total water allotted to agriculture.