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‘Risky Business’ Report Says Two Things about Water — One Is Obvious, the Other Is Not
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Water is largely ignored in a report about U.S. economic risks…

Failed Ballot Measure Is Setback for Ogallala Water Conservation in Western Kansas
A plan to reduce water use by 20 percent was voted down last…

Kansas Water District Votes on Ogallala Conservation Plan
Using less water for agriculture is an idea spreading across…

In California, Groundwater Softens Drought’s Punch – That’s Both Good News and Bad
Agriculture may do better this year than expected, researchers say. But at a long-term cost.

Report: Syria’s Food Security Worsens Due to Drought and Conflict
Food prices set to climb as production of wheat and other staple…

Ogallala Water Use Climbs as Drought Intensifies in the Southern Plains
Rainfall deficit is worse than the 1930s Dust Bowl.
By…

National Climate Assessment: Climate Change Pushing U.S. Toward Water Extremes
The Southwest is drying out, while the Northeast is becoming…

Cause of Lake Erie’s Harmful Algal Blooms Gains More Certainty
New research finds that agricultural practices lead to biggest…

Study: Global Warming Will Harm Agriculture Sooner Than Previously Thought
Increased heat and water scarcity will limit food production.…
Q & A: Julene Bair, Author of The Ogallala Road
Fancy machinery and irrigation systems that pull millions of…

Rooted in the Land, One Kansas Rancher Manages the Ecosystem as a Whole
Sunlight, soil, water, ruminants – it is all a big cycle at…

Spending to Conserve Water on California Farms Will Not Increase Supply
Benefits go to agriculture, but won’t help cities.