Breakthrough Proposal Would Aid Drought-Stricken Colorado River
The $1.2 billion proposal is a potential breakthrough in a stalemate over how to deal with a rising problem that pitted Western states against one another.
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U.S. West Prepares for Possible First Water Shortage Declaration
Federal officials use the forecast released each August to make decisions about how to allocate river water.
Study: Drought-breaking Rains More Erratic, Rare in U.S. West
The most dramatic changes have been seen in the desert Southwest.
Forecast for Spring: Persistent Drought Worsens for Much of U.S.
Forecasters expect nearly the entire country to be warmer than normal for the next three months.
Bankers Say Economy Remains Weak in Rural Parts of 10 States
Any score below 50 suggests a shrinking economy, while a score above 50 suggests a growing economy.
Rural Bankers Survey Index Remains Low in Face of Outbreak
Nearly three of every four bankers surveyed reported restructuring farm loans to deal with weak farm income.
Survey Suggests Virus Outbreak to Slow the Economy
Any score below 50 suggests a shrinking economy.
Bankers Survey Shows Improved Rural Economy in October
Any score above 50 suggests a growing economy, while a score below 50 indicates a shrinking economy.
Bankers Expect Slow Economic Growth Amid Trade War
The confidence index remained low at 42.9 in September — up slightly from August's 42.
Sage Grouse Numbers Stumble in Montana, Across US West
Grouse numbers in Idaho have dropped more than 50 percent since 2015.