Smart irrigation controllers can overwater by up to 50% when improperly programmed, creating more problems than they solve. Clay pot burial irrigation — a method used in the American Southwest for ...

Researchers are working to restore centuries-old canals so they can once again bring water to crops in the arid region. Reading time 2 minutes Researchers in Spain’s arid Southeast are working to ...

In the desert of central Oregon, east of the Cascade mountains, farmers have been working the arid soil for more than a hundred years. They were lured to the area by turn-of-the-century infrastructure ...

CLOVER — A century-old pumping station continues to move water uphill from the Twin Falls Canal Co.'s High Line Canal, delivering irrigation water to land where water doesn't naturally flow.

Expand your understanding of food systems as a Civil Eats member. Enjoy unlimited access to our groundbreaking reporting, engage with experts, and connect with a community of changemakers. On a stormy ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

BUHL, Idaho — Irrigators on the Clover Tract of the Twin Falls Canal Co. will have a 21st century irrigation system when a $6 million project is completed. The project will convert the old open-canal ...