Utah's drought is still the worst it's been since the 1500s.

Senate hearing · May 22, 2024

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Senator frames western drought and asks how agriculture can adapt

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Sen. Mitt Romney (speaker identified in transcript) described Utah s experiencing a prolonged drought (estimated longest since 1500), noted recent winter snowpack at about 114% of normal, listed state responses (changes to water-rights law, a trust fund to buy water rights, local reuse in South Jordan) and asked panelists how agriculture can adapt to greater variability in moisture and whether farmers can change practices fast enough. He specifically names Mr. Richards to respond.

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Sen. Mitt Romney questioned agricultural experts about adapting farming to long-term drought and variable precipitation; panelists described conservation programs, infrastructure needs and drainage water recycling, and Romney warned budget limits could constrain responses.

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