Land & Water Management

Colorado River System

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Sustainability
Forest Service Tests ‘Operation Sky Hammer’ to Strengthen Wildfire Response
Nebraska cattle rancher Joe Van Newkirk joins us to discuss wildfire recovery in Nebraska’s Sandhills athe challenges ranchers face restoring basic infrastructure after the fire.
May 04, 2026 02:02 PM
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Neal Burnette-Irwin
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Sustainability
U.S. Forest Service Partnership Focuses on Protecting Grand Mesa Watershed from Wildfire Risk
April 20, 2026 02:31 PM
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Neal Burnette-Irwin
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Trade
Barge Markets Remain Volatile as Export Demand Builds
February 26, 2026 07:00 AM
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Tony St. James
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Sustainability
Inland Waterways Remain Critical Backbone for U.S. Agriculture
Reliable waterways lower costs, protect export demand, and support long-term farm profitability.
January 29, 2026 06:00 AM
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Tony St. James