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U.S. Farm Irrigation Becomes More Efficient, Moves East

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November 14, 2014

Federal data show that U.S. farms use less water and are investing…

Census of Agriculture Data Is Christmas for Farm Nerds

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May 2, 2014

Farm data galore – by county and state, as well as nationally. Every…

Spending to Conserve Water on California Farms Will Not Increase Supply

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February 28, 2014

Benefits go to agriculture, but won’t help cities.

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Texas High Plains Prepare for Agriculture Without Irrigation

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April 5, 2013

Southern farmers are making changes now to wean themselves from the Ogallala Aquifer, a water source that gave rise to industrial agriculture and modern life on its plains.

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Report: USDA Says Farmers Expected to Plant More Water-efficient Crops in 2013

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March 29, 2013

Though corn acreage is forecasted to rise slightly over last year's planting, the biggest jump is predicted for sorghum, which uses less water.

Price of Corn and Soybeans Reached All-Time Highs in July, World Bank Says

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August 30, 2012

The price of five internationally-traded staple crops rose 10…

U.S. Drought Recap, August 6-10

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August 10, 2012

Government reports show the U.S. is still hot and dry. Rain Nearly…

Rains Bring Relief For Six-Month China Drought, But Chronic Water Problems Loom

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June 10, 2011

Although now satiated, the dry spell is the latest in a growing trend of severe water shortages threatening China's food production, energy generation, and accelerating modernization.