In 2022, harsh weather conditions and water scarcity resulted in a 7% reduction in crop revenue, and the prolonged drought resulted in extreme revenue losses with 1.3 million acres left unplanted. The 2023 crop year, however, experienced wetter conditions and higher water allotments for Central Valley farmers, indicative to the significant rebound in total crop value. Carrots, which are made of roughly 87% water, made it back to the top 5 commodity list in 2023 with a total value of $858,901,000. Kern County carrots have not ranked among the top 5 commodities since the 2011 crop year.