American Farmers Are Killing Their Own Crops And Selling Cows Because Of Extreme Drought

By  Pam Knox

Here’s a story from CTV News (from Canada) that does an excellent job of describing some of the severe consequences of the U. S. drought out west. It includes impacts on both crops and livestock and how it has affected agricultural production and food prices.

The year 2015 was just before a national election – which have major influences on policy paths, administration goals, and how farmers feel about their future.