June 30th, 2026

Water Watch: Colorado River water cuts could cause food prices to go even higher

Name: Water Watch: Colorado River water cuts could cause food prices to go even higher
Uploaded: 2026-06-30T20:28:46+00:00
Duration: 1 min 10 s
Description: If you think food prices are high now, they could get even higher as additional Colorado River water cuts are on the way. About 70% of the state's water supply goes to agriculture, but cutting ag means less food. Pinal County cotton farmer Todd Thelander says he first experienced water cuts in 2022.

If you think food prices are high now, they could get even higher as additional Colorado River water cuts are on the way. About 70% of the state's water supply goes to agriculture, but cutting ag means less food. Pinal County cotton farmer Todd Thelander says he first experienced water cuts in 2022.