agriculture

Water experts encourage solution to flooding and drought challenges

The Public Policy Institute of California, in partnership with the California Water Institute at Fresno State, hosted an event on…

1 year ago

Breaking Down What We Need to Save the Colorado River

The Colorado River provides essential water to millions across the American West — but the river is running dry. Here’s…

1 year ago

Mississippi River Barge Freight Rates Climb on Lower Water Levels

Graphic: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service. Grain Transportation Report. August 31, 2023. Web: http://dx.doi.org/10.9752/TS056.08-31-2023 Bloomberg writer Tarso Veloso…

1 year ago

Top Methane Emitter is a Vast Cattle Feedlot. Federal and State Greenhouse Gas Regulators Are Giving It a Pass.

Photo: The Brandt Cattle Company feedyard in Southern California’s Imperial Valley composts dry manure in an open field, a process…

1 year ago

Battle rages over ‘sweetheart deal’ between Trump administration and giant water district

Photo: 2014 photo of the San Luis Canal in Firebaugh. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) Critics call it a “sweetheart…

1 year ago