Land & Water Management

Colorado River System

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Markets
ASFMRA Land Values Report: Arizona Farmland Buyers Pay Premiums for Secure Water Rights
Uncertainty surrounding Colorado River water allocations is one of the biggest issues affecting the Arizona farmland real estate market.
July 15, 2026 05:30 PM
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Marion Kirkpatrick
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Sustainability
Forest Service Tests ‘Operation Sky Hammer’ to Strengthen Wildfire Response
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
Strong export demand supports barge markets, but weather risks remain.
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