USDA ARS A picturesque scene in rural Utah. The serene beauty of rural Western landscapes can mask stress on the farm. University researchers participate in multistate program to help producers in the West. The nation’s farmers and ranchers experience especially high levels of stress. This can lead to higher incidence of, for example, mental health issues, cardiovascular issues and high blood pressure, detrimental behaviors that lead to chronic disease, substance abuse, and even suicide. Researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno; Colorado State University; and Montana State University have designed a survey that is now available online for producers to provide researchers with more information about the various stressors that farmers and ranchers are facing, as well as what can be done to help them and their families.