The federal government’s continued shutdown is no longer just a Washington standoff — it’s becoming a real-world problem for farmers and ranchers. As the days drag on without resolution, three Kansas ...

Farmers in the Westlands Water District produced more than 50 high-quality crops in 2025 while leaving hundreds of thousands of acres idle due to ongoing water uncertainty, according to the district’s ...

Fertilizer affordability challenges are most acute in the South and Northeast but remain a concern for farmers across all ...

Drought conditions that spread across the United States through 2025 are now raising alarms about the 2026 growing season, with federal crop data already showing yield declines for key staples and ...