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Montana Water Rights – A Breakdown Of The State’s Water Rights System
Part of our Water Rights Guide Montana water rights can determine the viability, and ultimately the value, of a parcel of land, as well as give an indicator of how easily it can cope with droughts and adverse weather events. According to the National Oceanic and...
California Water Rights – A Breakdown Of The State’s Water Rights System
Part of our Water Rights Guide Water rights policies may be one of the most important issues for lenders and investors to understand in modern-day agriculture. Unlike land rights, which have clearly defined boundaries, California water rights are based on a unique...
Water Cost Trends in Agriculture and Water Markets for 2021
Part of our Water Trends Guide Water costs can be one of the most unpredictable trends in agriculture. In 2015, when California experienced severe drought conditions, water sales reached an annual high of $800 million, compared to $300 million in less dry years. And...
Water Scarcity and Agriculture Trends for 2021
Water scarcity and agriculture are intrinsically linked. It is important to watch the trends so we know where we have to be proactive.
Drought Risk in the United States and State-Specific Insights
Part of our Water Trends Guide Understanding drought risk matters. It is not merely a topic for scientists to ponder, nor is it an isolated problem. It affects supply chains, agriculture, manufacturing and beyond. Droughts are here and they need to be dealt with at...
How Do Land Deals Tie into Agricultural Water Risk and Resilience?
Part of our How to Conserve Water in Agriculture Guide Land and water issues may seem like two entirely different topics, but when it comes to agricultural property/land deals, you can’t talk about one without considering the other. In a time of water stability,...
Sustainable Water Technology and Practice Advancements for Agriculture
Part of our How to Conserve Water in Agriculture Guide In 2018, stakeholders from around the world gathered at the 8th World Water Forum to discuss challenges related to financing water infrastructure. The consensus was clear: “only 20% of the funding needed to meet...
Securing Water for Food Production
Part of our How to Conserve Water in Agriculture Guide When drought hit Argentina in 2017-2018, the world’s supply of soybeans almost completely dried up. One major food producer in the U.S. reported having to spend an additional $89 million to feed livestock due to...
Why Agricultural Irrigation and Water Conservation Are Intrinsically Linked
Part of our How to Conserve Water in Agriculture Guide Agricultural irrigation and water conservation undeniably go hand in hand. While reducing water consumption in industrial and residential settings can play a role in addressing water scarcity, more efficient...
Future Methods of Conserving Water in Agriculture
Part of our How to Conserve Water in Agriculture Guide Water stress is projected to reach unprecedented levels in the American Southwest by 2030. Since 90% of the U.S. West's water is used by agriculture, methods of conserving water in agriculture are key to ensuring...
Advancements in Groundwater Trading Can Help Build a Water Resilient Future
Groundwater trading has become an important tool for addressing the impact of water scarcity in agriculture as we enter an era of increased water stress. Although surface water rights are still the most frequently traded water asset in the U.S., groundwater rights are...
Water Conservation in Agriculture Sector – Modern Solutions to Past Failures
Read about how modern solutions and methodology can be applied to water conservation in agriculture sector to mend past failures.
The Future of Smart Markets for Water Resources
Part of our How to Conserve Water in Agriculture Guide Water stress is expected to reach unprecedented levels over the next decade in many parts of the world. According to the U.N. Environment Programme, “almost half of the world's population will suffer severe water...
How Can Agriculture Conserve Water for the Water Stressed Future?
Part of our How to Conserve Water in Agriculture Guide Water is the most essential element for life on Earth. The agricultural industry is the demand leader for water; it is an essential raw material for food production. According to the United States Department of...
Changes In California Agricultural Water Conservation Post SGMA
Part of our How to Conserve Water in Agriculture Guide One of the biggest challenges agricultural investors face post-SGMA is the uncertainty. While many regions have until 2040 to reach sustainable groundwater levels, some parts of the San Joaquin Valley have already...
The Future of Water Scarcity in Agriculture for Lenders and Investors
Part of our How to Conserve Water in Agriculture Guide Water availability has a direct impact on the productivity of agriculture. The scarcity of water represents a real risk for all players in the Ag market. One of the ways we like to look at water in terms of the...
Importance of Water Conservation in Agriculture Now and Into The Future
Part of our How to Conserve Water in Agriculture Guide Understanding the importance of water conservation in agriculture is pivotal to guiding wise investment. "When the well is dry, we know the worth of water." - Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's...
AQUAOSO Officially Launches In Washington And Oregon
PRESS RELEASE – September 1, 2020 – AQUAOSO’s Water Security Platform has officially launched capabilities in Washington and Oregon.
Data in Action – Small Data is King in Water Sustainability
By Peter Williams - AQUAOSO Advisor Somebody once said that “big data” is misnamed – it should really be called “small data”. What they meant is that in both spatial and temporal terms, measurement points are becoming ever more frequent, so that it is becoming...
Water Risk Analysis from the Macro to the Micro View – Part 2
We wrap up an explanation of macro and micro risk analysis. Check out Part 1 before reading Part 2.