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The ‘Soft Path’ of Water for Farmers in the Western US

Civil Eats

There are people nibbling around the edges of the water rights discussion.” The problem is it takes a lot of water, and farmers grow it because they have available water, because of the institutions or the laws or the economics that give that water to them. They also don’t lead to efficient use of water.

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Should We Be Farming in the Desert?

Civil Eats

Technology changes. The only agriculture left in Arizona after about 20 years will be Indian agriculture,” he says, “because they do have the water rights, they do have the land.” He’s not sure it was worth it, especially because the government does not fund the upkeep of new systems. The jury’s still out,” he says.

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Final WAC Groundwater OSTP Comments

NASDA

4] 2 Waters and Water Rights § 19.04 (2019). [5] Filed Date: July 1, 2024 Filed By: Coalition Recipient: President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology Subject: Input on America’s Groundwater Challenges Download File The post Final WAC Groundwater OSTP Comments appeared first on NASDA. 1462, 1471 (2020). [2]

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How Does Soil Compaction Impact Grazing Lands?

ATTRA

The remaining 50% should be space for air and water. Right: Figure 5: Composition of unhealthy soil where two-thirds or more of the soil is comprised of solid particles. This leaves very little space to allow water or air to seep in. But before we get to that topic, we’ll next discuss what causes soil compaction on pastures.

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An Ancestral River Runs Through It

Modern Farmer

Also in the ’80s, irrigation technology was becoming more common and efficient, Wivholm says, and people began to pay more attention to the possibility of an aquifer as a way to ensure water would be available for irrigation. Credit: Keely Larson, RTBC Once a year, the committee meets to assess new water rights.

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The 2024 Farm Champions!

Caff

Sarah uses a background in science together with a thoughtful approach to appropriately-scaled technology to ensure the health of her animals remains the top priority. All while producing top-notch eggs, chicken and pork! Sarah is a powerhouse and we’re thrilled to honor her as the 2024 Climate Smart Farmer of the Year!

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Agriculture Built These High Plains Towns. Now, It Might Run Them Dry

Daily Yonder

Today, the aquifer supports 20% of the nation’s wheat, corn, cotton and cattle production and represents 30% of all water used for irrigation in the United States. Since the mid-20th century, when large-scale irrigation began, water levels in the stretches of the Ogallala underlying Kansas have dropped an average 28.2