agriculture

President Trump signed a sweeping tax and spending bill boosting farm subsidies and defense spending, but slashing social programs, sparking sharp debate in Washington.

July 4th cookout costs remain near record highs as farmers face labor shortages, food policy scrutiny, and rising tensions over immigration enforcement.

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.

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.

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.

CPW Director Jeff Davis defends the agency's response to the Copper Creek wolf pack after criticism from ranchers over ongoing livestock losses.

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.

Researchers found massive depletion of the region's groundwater, adding more stress to the drought-stricken Colorado River.

This week: alarming honeybee losses, weak farm income forecasts, ag export declines, wolf deterrent efforts in Colorado, and sweeping USDA budget cuts under scrutiny.

This week’s Farm News & Views highlights veteran and female leadership in agriculture, the impact of a new federal health report on pesticide use, and growing concerns from farmers.