California is facing extreme drought due to climate change, affecting its agricultural output, particularly almonds. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has revised its almond harvest forecast from 1.5 to 1.3 billion kilograms due to water shortage and heat records. The drought has led some growers to stop watering orchards and leave fields unplanted, with more potentially planning to harvest orchards early if the water situation does not improve. Almonds are a significant crop and export for the state, with 70% exported overseas.