Oregon Ranchers Face Drought and Record Diesel Costs

Drought is forcing Western ranchers to buy more hay, while record diesel prices make trucking those supplies more expensive.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 25, 2026 at 12:15 AM EDT · How we use AI

Oregon Ranchers Face Drought and Record Diesel Costs

Oregon ranchers are facing pressure from drought, fire and record diesel prices, with rising fuel costs adding to the expense of feeding livestock.

Drought has forced ranchers across the West to purchase additional hay. Higher diesel prices also mean they must pay truckers more to deliver it, compounding the financial strain.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the full story at NPR

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