August 2014 - Page 4 of 8 - Modern Farmer
A Guide to Drought-Resilient Farm Animals

As with people, some livestock and poultry breeds tolerate heat better than others.

Judith Matloff
June 10, 2022
Facing Another Drought, California Proposes Buying Out Farmers’ Water Rights

Lawmakers are considering using part of the state’s $100-billion budget surplus to buy water rights... (more)

Shea Swenson
June 9, 2022
10 Drought-Tolerant Crops to Plant Amid Water Scarcity

These fruits and vegetables will thrive even in the hottest conditions.

Lindsay Campbell
June 9, 2022
The Past, Present and Future of the West’s Water Woes

Western states are getting hotter and drier each year, with little to no water to... (more)

Dan Nosowitz
June 8, 2022
Meet the Farmer Pushing for a Guaranteed Basic Income for Agricultural Workers

As California’s water crisis worsens, farmer and activist Mai Nguyen is calling on the state... (more)

Alexandra Jones
June 7, 2022
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