Photo: No-till equipment at Garth Mulkey’s farm, originally designed to plant pumpkin seeds. The spiked wheels in the front push...
United States: Water deficits to diminish in the SW, surpluses ahead for FL
United States: Water deficits to diminish in the Southwest, surpluses ahead for Florida The Big Picture The 12-month forecast indicates...
Warming drives spread of toxic algae in US, researchers say
SALEM, Oregon — The words blasted to cellphones around Oregon’s capital city were ominous: “Civil emergency. prepare for action.” Within...
Salem water sees decrease in toxins, Wilsonville sees increase
Salem tap water could be safe for everyone after another day, said city officials Friday. There’s no guarantee, because toxin...
A look at farm runoff and the worsening algae plague
Algae floats on the surface of Lake Erie’s Maumee Bay in Oregon, Ohio, on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. Chemicals and...