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Published June 26th, 2026, 08:51 pm

If you think food prices are high now, they could get even higher as additional Colorado River water cuts are on the way. About 70% of the state's water supply goes to agriculture, but cutting ag means less food. Pinal County cotton farmer Todd Thelander says he first experienced water cuts in 2022. 

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Colorado River water cuts could cause food prices to go even higher

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