Tag Archives water

Farmers, oil drillers in parched Alberta brace for water shortage
Drought could cause double-digit declines in Alberta's wheat yields, data suggests

Recycling livestock manure into clean water and nutrients
A technology that separates the liquid and solid components of manure allows farmers to benefit from its value

Opinion: For want of fresh water
Fresh water is a hidden challenge and opportunity for global supply chains

How microplastics are making their way into our farmland
Across nine provinces and 22 wastewater treatment plants, the problem was universal

Monitoring dairy cows’ water use has benefits
Maximizing water use efficiency should be a priority, says AAFC researcher

NASA to conduct first global water survey from space
Data would bolster weather and climate forecasts

Soil moisture more critical than rainfall to estimate climate impact
Science Notes: Evaporation, infiltration and runoff can result in dramatic differences

American drainage studies show broad scale of returns on investments
Long-term data collection shows yield benefits and more effective soil conservation

Managing to get the most from available water
Tips for keeping it in the ground to make it accessible to crop roots
