Researchers study potential of agave crop

Researchers study potential of agave crop

On a hot morning in June, dozens of agave plants took root in the soil of Madera County. The plant has long been grown in parts of Mexico to make tequila and mezcal. But in California, it's only more recently gotten attention from Central Valley farmers seeking options as they face water shortages and the prospect of fallowing land. Science & Technology Researchers say agave could be a...