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08/25/2022 SOURCE: www.freshplaza.com

Drought-scorched areas utilize groundwater to combat dry weather

In recent months, the drought emergency caused by the absence of rainfall and aggravated by the extreme heat conditions of this torrid summer has generated more interest within the…

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Topics: Agriculture US, Water, Climate Change,

These stark before-and-after satellite photos show the Western megadrought from space

‘We’ve known for literally decades that climate change is going to affect water availa...

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Water, Economics, Weather,

08/16/2022 SOURCE: www.wabi.tv

Maine farmers impacted by drought during peak growing season

Farmers are now starting to explore more heat resistant breeds of crops and livestock.

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TOPIC(S): Crop Consultant, Water, Sustainability, Ag Europe,

08/15/2022 SOURCE: www.farminguk.com

'Devastating blow': Fife growers issued water abstraction ban

Authorities in Scotland have banned farmers from taking water from the River Eden catchment in Fife, with farm leaders calling the decision a 'devastating blow'

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Topics: Agriculture US, Water, Environment, USDA, Government / Policies,

Supreme Court to weigh in on 'waters of the US'

The Sackett v. EPA case marks another attempt to pin down what is a waters of the U.S., or WOTUS, an issue that has been debated for years with the legal ambiguity a thorn in the side of farmers and ranchers, property developers and others seeking clarity on how not to run afoul of federal law.

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TOPIC(S): Water, Sweet Corn, Ag North America, Weather,

08/01/2022 SOURCE: kitchener.ctvnews.ca

'Possibly a total crop failure': Dry conditions devastating Ontario sweet corn farmers

Dry weather conditions across southern Ontario are wreaking havoc on some farmers’ ability to produce sweet corn this season.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Water,

07/22/2022 SOURCE: www.opb.org

Oregon researchers propose innovative path forward for farming’s water woes

Oregon scientists say farmers can future-proof their livelihoods (and the planet) by pairing agriculture and solar power production in the same fields. They’ll save water and make money, all while feeding and electrifying the world.

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TOPIC(S): Rice, Agriculture Global, Water, CRISPR/Gene Editing,

07/21/2022 SOURCE: www.financialexpress.com

Drought-resistant & genome edited rice variety likely to be released to farmers by 2026: Agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar

1st crop to be developed using genome-edited technology to be released for commercial cultivation

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TOPIC(S): Water, Ag Africa, Weather,

07/19/2022 SOURCE: www.al-monitor.com

Morocco invests in desalination plants as drought worsens

Located in an arid zone characterized by rain disruption, Morocco seeks solutions to solve water scarcity and ensure supply for domestic, industrial, and agricultural purposes