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Drought, fuel costs and farm bill delays pressure producers

2026/10/14

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

Southwest Colorado Drought Persists as Farm Bill Deadline Approaches

2026/10/08

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

Trade tensions and fuel costs put pressure on food prices

2026/09/24

This week’s agriculture report examines high beef prices, North American trade tensions and how rising fuel costs could increase grocery bills.

Beef import plan draws rancher criticism as processing changes are proposed

2026/09/15

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.

Tariffs, diesel prices and beef imports add pressure for U.S. farmers and ranchers

2026/09/01

Farmers and ranchers face new economic pressure from tariffs, rising diesel prices and a proposed increase in tariff-free beef imports as fall harvest approaches.

Four Corners agriculture looks toward El Niño as drought and market uncertainty persist

2026/08/25

Four Corners producers prepare for possible El Niño impacts, persistent drought, cattle-market uncertainty and an upcoming agritourism workshop in Cortez.

Farm finances tighten as drought and high costs pressure rural economies

2026/08/11

Farmers and ranchers face rising debt, high input costs, weaker exports and drought as Colorado’s rural economy slows and Colorado River supplies remain strained.

Farm losses mount as drought, fuel costs and land policy shape agriculture

2026/08/07

Farmers face projected crop losses, higher diesel costs and persistent drought, while states debate foreign ownership of agricultural land and Colorado officials address produce safety.

Four Corners drought deepens as rural water pressures grow

2026/08/04

Drought grips the Four Corners as reservoir levels fall, farmland values rise and rural communities confront new demands on limited water supplies.

Farm News & Views: Tariffs, projected farm losses and CRP grazing debate

2026/07/21

This week’s Farm News & Views Report covers proposed Brazil tariffs, projected farm losses, specialty crop challenges, Farm Bureau policy priorities and CRP grazing proposals.

Farm News & Views: USDA staffing cuts, crop input costs and new farm technology

2026/07/14

This week’s Farm News & Views Report covers USDA staffing cuts, higher U.S. crop input costs, sunflower-based rubber and new solar technology for farms and feedlots.

Farm News & Views: Farm profitability, USDA staffing cuts and Colorado wheat losses

2026/07/07

This week’s Farm News & Views Report covers farm profitability concerns, USDA staffing cuts, Colorado wheat losses, farm aid, E15 and regenerative agriculture.

Fertilizer costs, farm payments and screwworm response raise concerns

2026/06/30

This week’s Farm News & Views Report covers fertilizer price volatility, possible new federal farm payments and rancher concerns about labor shortages in responding to New World screwworm.

Colorado issues emergency rule for animals from New World screwworm zones

2026/06/23

Colorado has issued emergency animal movement rules for New World screwworm, while researchers say the Four Corners’ dry climate and cold winters make a local infestation less likely.

Screwworm cases, beef prices and farm stress weigh on agriculture

2026/06/16

New World screwworm cases, high beef prices, weak grain markets and rising debt costs are adding pressure to U.S. farmers, ranchers and rural economies.