(NAFB.com) – The U.S. and Mexico reached an understanding on meeting the current water obligations of American farmers and ranchers and for Mexico to repay the water deficit in Texas as part of the 1944 Water Treaty. This agreement extends to the current cycle and the previous cycle’s water deficit. “Farmers from the southern U.S. are reeling from the uncertainty caused by a lack of water,” said Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins. “I thank Mexico for their willingness to abide by the treaty and return to good standing with their past obligations.” She also said Mexico has delivered more water in the last year than in the previous four years combined. With the understanding, Mexico has agreed to release 202,000 acre-feet of water to the U.S., with deliveries expected to begin this week. Timely repayment of the outstanding deficit from the previous water cycle is also understood by Mexico.
