Could Salt Water Be the Solution to Future Irrigation Woes?
Freshwater supplies are under stress as the global demand for food increases. Through selective breeding, one company is creating crops that can be irrigated with salt water.
‘A Silent Killer’: How Saltwater Intrusion is Overtaking Coastal Farmland in the US
As hurricanes get stronger, storm surges are bringing saltwater to farmland—and leaving salt there once waters evaporate.
Could Hydroponic Fodder Solve the West’s Water Woes?
With hay in the crosshairs of state water savings plans, some ranchers are switching to technologically advanced alternatives.
Meet the Women Making Waves in Maine’s Tough Lobster Industry
Lobstering, a field traditionally dominated by men, is physically and emotionally demanding. For a growing number of women, that’s part of the draw.
Meet the Spaniards Turning Tiger Nuts Into Horchata
The traditional Spanish drink is still beloved in Valencia, but it’s getting harder to produce. Now, farmers are contending with less water and lower yields in the quest to quench their thirst.
At Last, States Reach a Colorado River Deal: Pay Farmers Not to Farm
Farmers in the southwest will get millions of dollars to reduce their water usage for just three years. But when the new conservation deal expires in 2026, states will have to return to the negotiating table yet again.
Climate Disruptions Force Salt Farmers to Reimagine Their Businesses
To survive in the age of climate change, salt farmers from around the world will have to adjust their production methods and revenue streams.
Squeezing the Most Out of California’s Water Supply
As agriculture withers amid an ever-warming climate, a flexible approach to water management can help cushion the blow.
Calculating New Options for Shrinking Rice Fields
As water supplies dry up, farmers look to drought-friendly alternatives if rice becomes unsustainable.
