By Christopher Outcalt, Colorado State University Water is at the heart of agriculture. Every stage of the food-growing process depends on having reliable access to water. However, water levels are declining in many rivers and aquifers that function as key...
By the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Using Landsat’s thermal imagery, researchers at Gallo Winery have been able to better understand vineyard water needs, optimize irrigation and support long-term sustainability across thousands of acres. This work also...
The intricate factors influencing cropland evapotranspiration is uncovered in a new article, from stressors to diverse management practices, and reveals critical insights into changing climates. by Rangjian Qiu, EOS Evapotranspiration is a scientific measurement representing the combined sum of evaporation...
By Daniel Crespo, Mehdi Nemati, Ariel Dinar, Zachary Frankel, and Nicholas Halberg, Giannini Foundation Of Agricultural Economics The Colorado River...
From inhalable toxic chemicals to diminished agricultural yield, dust plays a surprisingly large role in state economy. By Robert Monroe, Scripps Institution of Oceanography Researchers from several University of California campuses have collaborated to create a report on dust in California,...
In California’s water-stressed Central Valley, farmers are fallowing land and installing solar, providing financial stability and saving water. By Matt...
Strategic use of solar arrays could provide financial boost, help farmers continue producing crops and even save water From Michigan State University: As farmers debate whether fields should be used for agriculture or solar panels, new research from Michigan State...
