The State Cabinet here on Tuesday gave administrative approval for irrigation projects worth more than Rs 900 crore in Rewa, Burhanpur and Singrauli. These projects will provide irrigation facility in an area of 50,000 hectares.

In Rewa, administrative approval was given for the amount o

It’s been dry in the Finger Lakes. We went from cool, wet conditions to hot and dry almost overnight.  We need to think about watering our gardens earlier than normal.

If seeding directly in the garden, here’s a trick that speeds germination.  Make your seed furrow to the appropri

The current drought makes matters worse, but Jefferson County farmers have always had to do with less water than neighboring districts. They hold junior water rights and get the water last.

Farmers here adopt water-saving technology before neighboring counties, says Oregon State Univers

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With a dry summer predicted, drought concerns prompting a state of emergency for Utah and water restrictions already in place in many areas, it is more important than ever that Utah citizens are conscientious about their water use.

According to Kelly Kopp, Utah State University Extensi

D ue to dropping aquifer levels, the City of San Marcos will enter Stage 2 drought restrictions effective Sunday, April 17 at noon. Stage 2 is implemented when the 10-day average Edwards Aquifer index well level falls below 650 feet above mean sea level (msl). On Wednesday, April 13 the 10-day

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Across the globe, people will celebrate Earth Day – April 22 – by planting trees, picking up trash or visiting a park. Gardeners can also play an important role by pledging to take the following actions:

1. Be water wise. During the summe

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While April showers typically bring May flowers, neither are likely for San Antonio this spring as dry conditions continue to plague the state and local watering restrictions tighten.

We

Unlike the household chores that you can schedule—like loading the dishwasher daily, handling laundry every Saturday, or taking the trash out on Wednesdays—the frequency of watering your backyard vegetable garden relies on a variety of factors, both within and outside of your con

Droughts are more common than ever, especially in regions that are already prone to dry conditions. Defined as an extended timeframe in which rainfall is lower than normal, a drought has many negative effects on everyday life, including making it difficult to garden.

While you can take s