© 2025 Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Public Media from Michigan State University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Loss of major water source threatens Great Plains farming

Season 2024 Episode 177 | 8m 16s

In the heart of the country, Great Plains farmers and ranchers produce a quarter of all U.S. crops and 40 percent of its beef. But they rely on a resource that has been slowly drying up, water. Stephanie Sy reports from Kansas for our series on the impact of climate change, Tipping Point.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
November 20, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Trump family’s cryptocurrency ties raise concerns as administration loosens regulations
White House pushes new 28-point peace plan with concessions Ukraine previously rejected
News Wrap: Funeral service for Dick Cheney held at Washington National Cathedral
Delayed jobs report 'definitely complicates' rate cut decision, Chicago Fed president says
How Americans covered through ACA exchanges are navigating the spike in premiums
Trump says Democrats should be arrested for urging military to refuse unlawful orders
With ACA subsidies set to expire, experts offer views on cost, coverage and alternatives
Trump considers order to override state regulations on artificial intelligence
New poll reveals signs of hope for Democrats and red flags for Republicans