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The Stream, May 30: Groundwater Depletion Threatens U.S. Food Security

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Agriculture Groundwater depletion in major food-producing areas…

The Stream, September 26: New Approach To Global Food Production

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Drought-stricken Texas is desperately behind and short of funds…

New Technology Gives Thirsty Plants a Voice

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sensor As many around the world anticipate the release of a new iPhone, plants in need of water are getting their own fancy gadget to “communicate” with their growers.
Video: The Biggest Dry, Stories of Australia’s Waning Rivers & Worried Towns

Video: The Biggest Dry, Stories of Australia’s Waning Rivers & Worried Towns

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A love song, a hymn of mourning: where has Australia's beloved water gone?

Down and Drought: Billions Needed to Rescue China’s Agriculture

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China has not seen weather this dry in 50 years.

Outsourcing Irrigation, Farming Discontent

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World Economic Forum Report Warns Water Scarcity May Breed New…

Is Management Just for Men? 5th World Water Forum Calls Gender into Question

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For centuries women have been responsible for water use --…

Evaporation Station: Laser to Monitor Farm Water Use

LOS ANGELES -- Drop by vaporous drop, the amount of water farmers…

Fuel Worth Its Saltwater: Could Saline Solve the Ethanol Controversy?

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Desalination remains an expensive solution to water scarcity,…

In-gene-uity may help farmers outsmart drought

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GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska -- Rain dances might well be a thing…

Water Sales Trump Crop Sales in Queensland

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BRISBANE, Australia -- Small farmers in Queensland can make…

Holy cow: Wisconsin farmer turns waste into water

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A farmer in Wisconsin knows how to extract water from cow manure,…