farming

Cherish that hamburger. It cost a quarter of the Colorado River, according to researchers.

The Colorado River passes through Mesa County, March 7, 2024, near Loma. New research illuminates how water is used in…

8 months ago

How a Solar Revolution in Farming Is Depleting World’s Groundwater

Photo: Hari Ram uses a solar-powered pump to supply water to his farm in Solawata, India. REBECCA CONWAY / GETTY IMAGES…

9 months ago

COMMENTARY: Where does water wind up? You might be surprised

Commentary by Mike Wade, Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition Water, the essence of life, is an indispensable…

10 months ago

Fields of Innovation: A Trip Showcasing Multi-Benefit Land Repurposing

Photo: Merced Wildlife Refuge Embarking on a field trip can often feel like stepping into a storybook, especially when the…

10 months ago

Study quantifies how aquifer depletion threatens crop yields

Photo: A center-pivot irrigation system waters a cornfield near Adams, Nebraska, about 45 minutes south of Lincoln. A new Husker-led…

11 months ago