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UC Davis Researchers Put Drought Price Tag at $2.2 Billion

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A new study out from UC Davis details the drought's impacts on farm country. Researchers estimate the California drought will inflict about $2.2 billion in losses on the state's farm economy this year, including the loss of more than 17,000 jobs. The analysis projects that about 430,000 farm acres will go unplanted for lack of water.

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