Beef Production

Southwest Colorado remains in drought as farmers face harvest delays, high diesel costs, farm bill uncertainty and debate over beef imports.

Southwest Colorado remains in drought as farmers contend with high fuel costs, uncertainty over the farm bill and debate over beef imports.

This week's Farm News & Views report covers expanded beef imports, proposed ranch-level processing changes and deer donation programs addressing crop damage and hunger.

Drought still has the Four Corners in its fiery grip, but forecasters are hopeful that a good monsoon season may be coming.

A new Farm Journal survey finds farmers increasingly concerned about rising fuel and fertilizer costs, trade uncertainty, and the future of rural communities.

New trade and regulatory moves could shape cattle markets and farm equipment repairs.

Farm leaders warn of mounting losses as trade tensions, global beef markets, and low snowpack threaten agricultural stability heading into 2026.

Ranchers in Colorado are frustrated by the Trump administration's recent decisions on beef imports and say they are creating uncertainty in the market that's bad for business.

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.

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.