Drought

A heat wave is set to sweep across several regions of the United States as 2024 shapes up to be one of the hottest years on record. The Forecast: Nearly 150 million Americans are under heat warnings or watches on Thursday, per the National Weather Service. According to Axios, temperatures will...

The list of states creating hours-of-service (HOS) waivers for a variety of reasons is growing. Several states have seen their governors sign executive orders granting trucker HOS waivers for 30 days, which is allowed by law.  In Colorado, the flooding that hit various burn scars and the...

The West Coast/California drought has finally ended, with Gov. Jerry Brown lifting the drought emergency in most parts of California, barring a few San Joaquin Valley counties. Does this mark the all clear for investors in the agriculture sector? Not necessarily. Let's take a look at performance of...

D.A. Davidson analyst Eric Gottlieb is worried about Calavo Growers, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVGW)'s volume because of the drought in California and the strike in Mexico. However, the analyst maintains his Neutral rating and price objective of $65. The comments come a week ahead of the company's scheduled Q3...

California's severe drought is dragging through its fourth year, leaving the state to continue finding ways to cut back on water usage. Many of California's biggest businesses have been hard hit by the shortage, but other firms are using the crisis as an opportunity. Agriculture Water usage in...

As the severe drought in California enters its third summer, economic pressures on the state have never been higher. According to meteorologists, the drought may be the worst the region has experienced in 1,200 years, and cities and towns are being forced to cut water usage by 25 percent in...

One of the most abundant and precious commodities on earth is water. Despite its ubiquity in the United States, many third world countries and dry climates continually struggle to protect this life-sustaining asset.  In the summer months, when drought conditions worsen, water...

If you haven't already noticed, a hearty breakfast of bacon and eggs, with some coffee and orange juice on the side, is costing you more – at both the local diner and the supermarket checkout. A combination of drought, disease and supply chain issues are creating problems worldwide for many...