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Bob Bragg

Agriculture news from an alternative point of view.

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Farm costs rise while federal aid boosts income in 2026

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2026/04/07

Rising input costs and federal aid packages are shaping farm income in 2026, as women take on larger roles in agriculture nationwide.

3:59

Heat, Drought, and Costs Challenge Farmers This Spring

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2026/03/31

Extreme heat, expanding drought, rising fertilizer costs, and policy changes are shaping a difficult spring for farmers across the U.S., including the Four Corners region.

3:48

Nebraska wildfires signal growing risk for rural West

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2026/03/24

Record-breaking wildfires in Nebraska highlight growing drought and fire risks across the Plains and Four Corners, with impacts to ranchers and rural communities.

4:04

Dry winter raises irrigation concerns for 2026 season

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2026/03/17

A historically dry and warm winter across Colorado is raising concerns about irrigation water supplies heading into the 2026 growing season, with reduced allocations expected for local farmers.

3:55

Drought and rising costs strain Colorado farmers

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2026/03/10

Colorado farmers face drought, low snowpack, and rising fertilizer and fuel costs as global tensions impact agriculture heading into planting season.

4:00

Confidence slips in USDA crop data as global tensions...

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2026/03/03

Farmers and economists question recent USDA corn estimates as fertilizer prices and global tensions add new uncertainty to the 2026 outlook.

3:59

Farm outlook weakens as debt rises, exports fall...

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2026/02/17

New economic surveys show rising farm debt, falling equipment sales, and growing financial stress for producers, as wolf programs add costs for western states.

3:47

Beef imports and right-to-repair changes affect U.S....

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2026/02/10

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

4:00

Livestock Threats, Megadrought, and Water Risks in...

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2026/02/03

New World screwworm and Asian longhorned ticks threaten livestock as the Southwest faces megadrought, low snowpack, and declining Colorado River water levels.

4:00

Tariffs, Farm Costs and Global Competition Reshape...

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2026/01/27

Farm leaders question whether Trump’s tariffs are helping or hurting U.S. farmers as rising input costs and global competition reshape agriculture and trade.

3:52

Low Snowpack and Farm Economy Strain in Southwest...

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2026/01/23

Farm News & Views reports falling snowpack in southwest Colorado river basins and growing strain on U.S. farmers from low crop prices, high costs, and trade impacts.

3:50

Farm losses mount amid trade pressures, global...

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2026/01/13

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

3:51

Rising Costs and Uncertainty Facing Ag in 2026

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2026/01/06

Farm News & Views examines USDA staffing losses, rising production costs, global market shifts, and trade challenges shaping agriculture in 2026.

3:58

Ag Drones, Food Production Slowdown, and a New Year...

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2025/12/30

This week on Farm News & Views, Bob Bragg looks at the rapid rise of agricultural drones and the impact of a new federal ban on foreign-made models, examines a UN report showing a slowdown in global food production, and closes with a reflective story about perspective, compassion, and the lessons we learn along the way.

3:55

Wolves, Farm Labor, and Holiday Mistletoe

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2025/12/30

This week’s Farm News & Views looks at a House bill to delist gray wolves, farm labor shortages driving food prices, and the history of mistletoe.

3:59

Trump Administration Announces $12 Billion Farm Aid...

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2025/12/22

The Trump administration has announced a $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers to offset tariff-related losses, but some farm-state lawmakers and specialty crop producers say more help may be needed.

4:01

Federal Farm Aid Expands as USDA Rolls Out Billions...

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2025/12/17

Federal farm aid is expanding as USDA distributes emergency payments, announces a new $12 billion bridge program, and moves to prevent a screwworm fly invasion that could threaten U.S. livestock.

3:57

USDA Aid Uncertain as Economists Split on Trade...

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2025/12/02

Ag economists are divided on whether expected USDA trade aid will help producers or create new risks, as farmers face low prices, high input costs, and market volatility.

3:51

Thanksgiving dinner costs drop 5% amid shifting food...

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2025/11/25

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.

3:47

Why Beef Prices Are Rising: Drought, Costs, and a...

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2025/11/18

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.

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