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The reality of the water crisis is stark and the effects of the southwestern region’s mega-drought continue to trickle down on cattle ranchers in Arizona. This is a look at how current drought conditions and regulations by the feds lead ranchers to sell off much of their herds.
Red Wing Grain, which typically loads 400-600 barges in a year and handles about 25 million to 30 million bushels annually through its facility, is down 10% to 20% this fall, said Jim Larson, general manager
The worst megadrought in 1,200 years continues to burden the American West, and it's forcing farmers to make tough decisions about their crops.
Nearly three quarters of US farmers say this year's drought is hurting their harvest -- with significant crop and income loss, according to a new survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation, an insurance company and lobbying group that represents agricultural interests.
Nearly three quarters of U.S. farmers say this year's drought is hurting their harvest — with significant crop and income loss.