Texas produce industry thanks federal leaders for progress on water deliveries

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On behalf of the fruit, vegetable, and row crop farmers in the Rio Grande Valley, the Texas produce industry is grateful for President Trump's recent statement regarding Mexico's continual violation of the 1944 Water Treaty and his authorization to impose penalties against Mexico if they do not immediately begin releasing water. As a result, Mexico returned to the negotiating table.

Late Friday, the U.S. government announced a new understanding for the delivery of a portion of the overdue water and a path forward for paying the remaining debt and the yearly water obligation.

"We applaud the Administration's recent actions, but Mexico must honor this new agreement or face consequences. Livelihoods have been uprooted, and the region's agricultural landscape may never be the same again. Meanwhile, Mexico continues to expand its agricultural production that directly competes with U.S. producers…with water that should have been delivered to the U.S.," said Dale Murden, president, Texas Citrus Mutual.