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The Quivira water rights dance

Western FarmPress

Cowtowns and Skyscrapers: Pitting birds against farmers in the worst game of musical chairs is a losing proposition for all.

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Learn to measure your water diversions

Western FarmPress

The University of California stepped up in recent years to help water rights holders, who are required to report the water they take from surface streams.

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Progress on the Rattlesnake Creek Basin

Western FarmPress

Fish and Wildlife Service will not request regulation of water rights for 2025.

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Utah Tries a New Water Strategy

Civil Eats

Here, those resources are managed through a prioritization of water rights, where the oldest claims are first in line to receive an allocation of the water that flows through the basin. The priority system has helped us manage a limited water resource in the West for over a century,” Ferry said.

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Field check wrap: What’s weighing on farmers’ minds?

Western FarmPress

From water rights, to access to crop protection products and new markets, Kansas farmers share their thoughts.

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Smith County irrigated land tops $6,000 per acre

Western FarmPress

Kansas Land Sales: Irrigated land with water rights continues to be in demand.

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Water project fosters research, collaboration

Western FarmPress

Rancher’s study of water rights led to more constructive approach.