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Heat, Drought, and Costs Challenge Farmers This Spring
Extreme heat, expanding drought, rising fertilizer costs, and policy changes are shaping a difficult spring for farmers across the U.S., including the Four Corners region.
Nebraska wildfires signal growing risk for rural West
Record-breaking wildfires in Nebraska highlight growing drought and fire risks across the Plains and Four Corners, with impacts to ranchers and rural communities.
Dry winter raises irrigation concerns for 2026 season
A historically dry and warm winter across Colorado is raising concerns about irrigation water supplies heading into the 2026 growing season, with reduced allocations expected for local farmers.
Drought and rising costs strain Colorado farmers
Colorado farmers face drought, low snowpack, and rising fertilizer and fuel costs as global tensions impact agriculture heading into planting season.
Confidence slips in USDA crop data as global tensions rise
Farmers and economists question recent USDA corn estimates as fertilizer prices and global tensions add new uncertainty to the 2026 outlook.
Farm outlook weakens as debt rises, exports fall across region
New economic surveys show rising farm debt, falling equipment sales, and growing financial stress for producers, as wolf programs add costs for western states.
Beef imports and right-to-repair changes affect U.S. agriculture
New trade and regulatory moves could shape cattle markets and farm equipment repairs.
Livestock Threats, Megadrought, and Water Risks in the Southwest
New World screwworm and Asian longhorned ticks threaten livestock as the Southwest faces megadrought, low snowpack, and declining Colorado River water levels.
Tariffs, Farm Costs and Global Competition Reshape U.S. Agriculture
Farm leaders question whether Trump’s tariffs are helping or hurting U.S. farmers as rising input costs and global competition reshape agriculture and trade.
Low Snowpack and Farm Economy Strain in Southwest Colorado
Farm News & Views reports falling snowpack in southwest Colorado river basins and growing strain on U.S. farmers from low crop prices, high costs, and trade impacts.
Farm losses mount amid trade pressures, global competition and low snowpack
Farm leaders warn of mounting losses as trade tensions, global beef markets, and low snowpack threaten agricultural stability heading into 2026.
Rising Costs and Uncertainty Facing Ag in 2026
Farm News & Views examines USDA staffing losses, rising production costs, global market shifts, and trade challenges shaping agriculture in 2026.
Ag Drones, Food Production Slowdown, and a New Year Reflection
This week on Farm News & Views, Bob Bragg looks at the rapid rise of agricultural drones and the impact of a new federal ban on foreign-made models, examines a UN report showing a slowdown in…
Wolves, Farm Labor, and Holiday Mistletoe
This week’s Farm News & Views looks at a House bill to delist gray wolves, farm labor shortages driving food prices, and the history of mistletoe.
Trump Administration Announces $12 Billion Farm Aid Program Amid Tariff Impacts
The Trump administration has announced a $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers to offset tariff-related losses, but some farm-state lawmakers and specialty crop producers say more help may be…
Federal Farm Aid Expands as USDA Rolls Out Billions in Payments
Federal farm aid is expanding as USDA distributes emergency payments, announces a new $12 billion bridge program, and moves to prevent a screwworm fly invasion that could threaten U.S. livestock.
USDA Aid Uncertain as Economists Split on Trade Relief Impact
Ag economists are divided on whether expected USDA trade aid will help producers or create new risks, as farmers face low prices, high input costs, and market volatility.
Thanksgiving dinner costs drop 5% amid shifting food prices
The American Farm Bureau says the cost of a Thanksgiving meal for 10 is down 5% from last year, as turkey prices fall and weather-driven crop issues push some vegetable costs higher.
Why Beef Prices Are Rising: Drought, Costs, and a Slow Herd Rebuild
Drought, shrinking herds, high feed and energy costs, and slow herd rebuilding are driving beef prices higher, with impacts likely to last through the decade.
Trade Aid, Global Competition, and Wolf Concerns in Colorado
This week’s Farm News & Views covers trade aid for U.S. farmers, rising global competition in ag markets, and renewed wolf concerns in western Colorado.
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