A farm can look perfectly healthy from above while a very different story unfolds beneath the surface. Groundwater moves unseen through soil and rock, supplying wells that support irrigation, livestock, household use, and countless other agricultural activities.

October 1 is World Sake Day, which means it’s officially time to celebrate one of Japan’s most iconic beverages. But before you raise your glass of sake, there’s another ingredient worth talking about, one that rarely gets the spotlight: water.

Let's talk about corn. Not just the buttery ear of corn you throw on the grill in summer, or the popcorn you reach for during movie night. We're talking about maize, the incredibly versatile crop that has been feeding people, livestock, and industries for thousands of years.