As climate patterns shift and water resources become increasingly precious, small-scale farmers face mounting pressure to optimize every drop. While typical conservation methods like drip irrigation ...
CALIPATRIA, Calif. — It was 111 degrees when Mark McBroom stepped from his air-conditioned pickup and onto a dry alfalfa field. Remnants of desiccated hay crunched underfoot, and the sun-baked soil ...
After facing criticism, California water regulators have proposed new conservation rules that would ease requirements for urban suppliers and lead to smaller statewide water savings than originally ...