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…

3 days 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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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…

3 months ago