Rural America news

Rural livestock vets lose about a fifth of their revenue, USDA study finds

A USDA Economic Research Service study finds revenues at rural veterinary practices that treat food animals fell about 22% between 2021 and 2025, deepening shortages in cattle country.

Capital Press30 September 20262 min read

Daily life

Why mail is getting slower in rural America, and what it means for farm country

A US Postal Service plan that sends trucks from distant post offices less often adds a day to many rural parcels, an Inspector General report finds, and will eventually reach 72% of ZIP codes in the lower 48 states.

American Ag Network30 September 20262 min read