Agriculture remains the backbone of the San Joaquin Valley's economy, with over 6.8 million acres of farmland that yield significant agricultural productivity across eight counties.
The shift in crop acreage reflects a combination of factors, including changing commodity prices, market demands, water availability, and increased competition from international agricultural producers.
Cotton farming has seen a significant decline due to rising competition from countries like India and China, paired with environmental challenges like drought and costly irrigation.
As cotton prices fell, farmers transitioned to more profitable crops, notably almonds, grapes, and processing tomatoes, illustrating the dynamic nature of agricultural practices in the Valley.
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