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Midwest farmland prices held flat in Q2 2026 after years of gains, signaling a potential plateau as demand from solar and data centers wanes, Chicago Fed reports.
2d ago
California's Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta faces catastrophic flood risk from sediment-clogged channels not dredged in fifty years, threatening water exports and leaving region vulnerable to forecast super El Nino.
5d ago
BLM ruled American Prairie can't graze bison on federal lands if motivated by conservation, using an unprecedented Taylor Grazing Act interpretation that defines conservation and ranching as conflicting purposes.
Aug 20, 2026
Spain's veterinarians earn €26,000 versus the EU average of €38,500, driving rural shortages that are cutting slaughterhouse hours by 45% and enabling severe animal welfare violations.
Aug 19, 2026
Midwest farmland values stayed flat year-over-year in Q2 2026, while farm loan repayment problems hit 3.7%, the highest since 2020, amid volatile commodity prices.
Aug 15, 2026
UC Davis research found California gray wolves consumed 72% cattle over two years, with depredations rising sharply. Report urges policy changes as wolf populations grow toward capacity.
Aug 4, 2026
Washington's severe shortage of large animal veterinarians forces farmers to perform emergency procedures alone. A state study explores causes and solutions, including training programs and financial incentives for veterinary students.
Aug 3, 2026
Washington grocery prices rose 11.7 percent annually, but farmers earn less per dollar spent as carbon taxes and overtime rules inflate costs without boosting farm income.
Jul 24, 2026
