14
Nov
Tough (and tougher) times on the ranch
Cow whisperers and the old-guard wrestle with lingering impacts to farms and ranches from this year’s drought and brace for an uncertain future.
14
Nov
Tough (and tougher) times on the ranch
Cow whisperers and the old-guard wrestle with lingering impacts to farms and ranches from this year’s drought and brace for an uncertain future.
09
Nov
Comeback of Mayan civilization thwarted by killer drought
By analyzing the stalagmite, researchers were able to pin down rainfall levels in Mayan civilization twice a year for 2,000 years.
08
Oct
New Mexico and other states face a new crime trend: Grass thefts
Some cattle ranchers in drought-stricken states are stealing grass and hay from their neighbors to feed their hungry herds.
13
Sep
Drought-ridden soils may spur on rain
Researchers discovered that heat from the land would build up in the atmosphere, and when coupled with moisture, could bring more rain.
06
Sep
Champagne drought threatens bubbly
After one of the worst spring growing seasons, producers of the world’s most celebrated bubbly are bracing for one of the smallest harvests in 20 years.
23
Aug
Cows fed candy instead of corn
Reacting to exorbitant corn prices, farmer feeds his cattle defective candy instead — and claims it’s just as healthy.
22
Aug
Climate vs. weather: Extreme events narrow doubts
Heatwaves, drought and floods that have struck for the third summer running are narrowing doubts that man-made warming is disrupting Earth’s climate.
31
Jul
The upside of drought: Smaller ‘dead zone’ in the Gulf
With less water and run-off nutrients like nitrogen reaching the Gulf, animals have more oxygen with which to thrive.
21
Jul
Help your garden survive heat and drought
Plant selection and design in addition to proper watering can help reduce stress on plants — and the people who care for them.
19
Jul
7 surprising health concerns created by drought
Germy hands from water conservation to mental health woes due to financial burdens all factor into drought health effects.
