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Farm labor shortages, trade tensions with Mexico, and falling export values paint a grim picture for U.S. agriculture in 2025, as prices and pressure on producers continue to rise.
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Monsoon season is off to a wet start in parts of the Southwest, bringing welcome moisture and wildfire relief—but also flood risks and uncertainty ahead.
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President Trump signed a sweeping tax and spending bill boosting farm subsidies and defense spending, but slashing social programs, sparking sharp debate in Washington.
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July 4th cookout costs remain near record highs as farmers face labor shortages, food policy scrutiny, and rising tensions over immigration enforcement.
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Federal money for solar projects, especially for smaller rural farms, could be at risk as Congress attempts to pass a federal budget through reconciliation. Small farms in the Mountain West could lose out on those benefits.
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Yellow sweet clover adds summer color to Four Corners roadsides—but it can pose a hidden risk to livestock if used in improperly dried hay.
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Beef prices may climb as feeder calf supplies shrink. Today’s report looks at cattle markets, drought impacts, and policy shifts in livestock and nutrition programs.
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CPW Director Jeff Davis defends the agency's response to the Copper Creek wolf pack after criticism from ranchers over ongoing livestock losses.
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Amid rising input costs, trade tensions, and extreme weather, U.S. farmers—especially older producers—are facing mounting debt, mental health strain, and record-low incomes.
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Researchers found massive depletion of the region's groundwater, adding more stress to the drought-stricken Colorado River.