Money and drought.

• Author: Shepley, M.J.
• Position: WE HEAR YOU - Letter to the editor

Jason Mark's article, "Field Notes on a State in Drought" (June issue), was a good read. I would add a couple of things on the subject.

First, nut trees. I have heard the rumor from a couple of places that almond, pistachio, and other nut planters are actually betting the State of California will soon be asking them to pull the trees out and compensating them for the "loss." This would include not just planting costs, but also the projected profits from the crop. I hope these rumors are apocryphal.

Second...