The Rio Grande is replenished by Mexico's Rio Conchos, which supports agriculture in Far West Texas, notably the oldest continually cultivated farmland in the state. New farmer Chris Bell expresses optimism about revitalizing the local agriculture despite challenges like prolonged drought and infrastructure issues. Mexico's failure to adhere to a water agreement for deliveries affects Texas farmers significantly, resulting in substantial financial losses. Recent political pressure has further complicated these water delivery issues, making predictability and reliability in water supply a pressing concern for local agriculture and regional stability.
"This land has been farmed for thousands of years, before even when Christ was born. This whole valley's just been rich forever. It keeps everyone alive."
"It's just been hard on everybody to get enough water. It's not raining that much, and there's just, a lot of things have changed."
"Mexico has historically been behind on delivering that water and as a result, according to one estimate, Texas farms have lost hundreds of millions of dollars in the last decade."
"The state is looking for predictability and reliability, which is what Mexico has not been able to do over the last 15 years or so."
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