Agricultural water savings initiatives are growing in popularity, but measuring water savings and understanding its actual impact is more complex than it may seem.
The "use it or lose it" water rights principle discourages conservation among Western farmers. Economist Renata Rimšaitė examines reform efforts and the trust barriers that...
Economist Renata Rimšaitė examines how crop diversification can reduce irrigation risk and stabilize farm income, while noting the real barriers growers face in making the...
Farmer sentiment showed signs of improvement in March, even as concerns about rising input costs continue to weigh on outlooks for the 2026 growing season.
How allocations, metering and other regulatory water policies are reshaping farm economics, from day-to-day decision-making to long-term sustainability.
