The Brief Proposed Colorado River water cuts could increase the cost of everyday items like food and clothing while significantly impacting Arizona's agricultural industry. From vegetables to clothes, consumers could soon pay more for everyday items if a new proposal to cut Arizona's water supply from the Colorado River goes through. Local Impact:Arizona farmers do not have to imagine the impact of Colorado River cuts—they are already living it. The farm also grows barley, wheat, and silage corn, but cuts to Colorado River water would make that challenging. Why you should care:He warned that further Colorado River cuts could devastate rural counties that rely on the agriculture industry.