Can OpenET Transform Irrigation Management in the Southwestern U.S.?

Arizona's agricultural systems face increasing challenges due to drought, groundwater depletion, and growing competition for water from industrial and urban sectors. Water districts across the state must navigate strict compliance with reduced water allocations, adding to the pressure on growers to maintain crop productivity under increasingly limited water supplies. These challenges are further intensified by the impacts of climate change (Elsadek, 2023), which heightens the risks of water scarcity in already arid regions.