The making of a California prison town.
Agriculture
Posted inMay 15, 2017: Prison Town
#LiveAndLetTutu; a sodden Oregon; mastodon for dinner
Mishaps and mayhem from around the region.
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A farm town weighs protections for immigrants
In Yakima, Washington, anxious migrant farmers worry about deportation.
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The wine industry’s battle with climate change
Vineyards deal with drought, temperature swings and fruit that ripens too early.
Posted inMay 29, 2017: The Cost of a Comeback
Montana refuge divides tribes and ranchers
The American Prairie Reserve offers a controversial vision for an intact prairie ecosystem.
Posted inMay 15, 2017: Prison Town
Public banking goes to pot
California activists turn to the cannabis industry to help launch the nation’s first public bank in nearly a century.
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Jury deliberates in 2014 Bundy standoff trial
Cliven Bundy’s sway over his followers featured prominently in first of three trials.
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California’s backcountry drug war
Dangerous drug cartels are growing pot on public lands—putting wildlife, water supplies, and outdoor enthusiasts at grave risk.
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Technology is cropping up in our lettuce fields
In Yuma, Arizona, agriculture has embraced technology to increase yield.
Posted inMarch 20, 2017: The Tree Ring
HCN gets an editor-in-chief
Managing Editor Brian Calvert steps into a new role.
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The dramatic changes in our planting zones
Early blooms and cold snaps turn gardeners’ lives on end.
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Why farmers think the Clean Water Rule goes too far
Its repeal won’t clear up confusion, though.
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When crossing the border is your daily commute
A day in the life of agricultural laborers whose work and lives straddle the Arizona-Mexican border.
Posted inFebruary 20, 2017: Overdosed
Montana’s game managers try to outsmart elk
Could unpredictable seasons trick elk into staying on hunting grounds?
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Lessons from the first week of the Bundy standoff trial
Checking in on jury selection and opening statements.
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What to read to prepare for the Bundys’ Nevada trial
The first of a trio of trials related to the 2014 standoff has started.
Posted inFebruary 6, 2017: River of Healing
A new use for old produce
Inside the cross-border operation that saves fresh food from the trash.
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Trump’s pick for USDA head mixed on climate change
Sonny Perdue’s history shows interest in conservation and big business interests.
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California’s recent rains won’t fix its other, very big problem
Even in wet years, farmers use too much water — and the Central Valley is sinking.