The Rio Grande as viewed from the Rio Grande Village Nature Trail in Big Bend National Park, Texas. (Photo: iStock - Wilsilver77)

Texas water board executive to retire

The High Plains Aquifer provides 30 percent of the water used in the nation’s irrigated agriculture. The aquifer runs under South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas. (Photo courtesy of K-State Research and Extension.)

OSU campaign to spur growth in groundwater industry

IRRIGATION INVESTIGATION — A new study shows impacts of peer influence in agricultural irrigation practices. (U of A System Division of Ag photo by Kevin Lawson)

Neighborly influence on irrigation choices could reinforce sustainable practices

Kansas State University researchers continue "extensive" water research to help farmers adjust to changing climate and different weather patterns, says the director of the Kansas Center for Agricultural Resources and the Environment. (Photo courtesy of K-State Research and Extension.)

Ogallala Aquifer Summit set for March 18-19 in Liberal

Sunrise (Photo: By Janey Beumeler - Pullman, WA.)

The sun’ll come out

Windmill at sunset (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin.)

Private water well screening set for Feb. 5 in Bellville and Brenham

Some colorful watering cans covered with snow (Photo: iStock - Brinja Schmidt)

Even in winter, gardens need water

Residents will learn about how to get involved in planning and management of the Proctor Lake watershed during a Texas Watershed workshop on Jan. 30 in DeLeon. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Sam Craft)

Proctor Lake water quality training set for Jan. 30 in De Leon