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ORIGINAL CAPTION: Tumbleweeds have replaced this irrigation canal near Tranquillity in California's Central Valley, seen on April 19. Drought and tight water supplies mean Central Valley farm losses are expected to be around $400 million this year. Some 20,000 full-time jobs will likely be lost, and fewer crops means upward pressure on food prices nationwide. (David McNew / Getty)
ORIGINAL CAPTION: Tumbleweeds have replaced this irrigation canal near Tranquillity in California's Central Valley, seen on April 19. Drought and tight water supplies mean Central Valley farm losses are expected to be around $400 million this year. Some 20,000 full-time jobs will likely be lost, and fewer crops means upward pressure on food prices nationwide. (David McNew / Getty)