# Drought conditions in several Western states force farmers to make tough decisions

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Podcast: [Morning Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/morning-edition-2072183)
Published: 2026-06-29T08:44:52+00:00
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A historically dry winter in many Western states has ranchers facing tough choices.

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