Most stay until December or January. The entire farm has gravel down about three to six feet. Because of population growth and gas exploration and production there is a tremendous need for gravel and cement in the area. The current operation produces all types of materials, including rock, bentonite, and cement material. There is also a certain amount of gold in the gravel.
Onions also yield very well in sandy loan soil.
If water is ever allowed to be sold down river, a portion of the potentially millions of dollars in water rights could be sold or leased to large metropolitan areas along the Colorado River. One-half of the gas, oil, and mineral rights owned by the ranch will be included in the sale. The general area is rich in minerals and hydrocarbons. Some tests have been run indicating the possibility of significant amounts of oil and gas under the property. It already produces large yields of alfalfa and corn silage.