Livestock producers were hit so hard by winter weather that the federal government offered relief funding to producers in a few Western states. But some ranchers are still waiting for that option.
Some homeowners are filling their walls with eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic insulation — but that can be costly.
Growers agreed to a plan that requires all irrigators to reduce their water use over time, instead of using a senior water rights strategy.
Tree trimming and brush clearing around a home can improve its chances of making it through a blaze — but those services can be costly.
Spending on dietary supplements has grown strongly during the pandemic, and some health care providers say that raises concerns.