Climate disasters are no longer just destroying crops—they’re disrupting the entire U.S. food supply chain. From record drought across more than half the country to worsening wheat losses in Kansas and active wildfires threatening key agricultural regions, climate shocks are increasingly affecting how food is grown, transported, and priced in the United States. What once looked like isolated weather events are now creating interconnected supply-chain risks with direct consequences for consumers, retailers, and food manufacturers alike. This report breaks down the regions where natural disasters are having the greatest impact on America’s food system.

Construction Coverage has released the 2026 edition of the hottest real estate markets in the U.S., revealing where demand is still surging despite a national slowdown. While home sales are down 8.3% year-over-year and price growth has cooled to just 1.1%, certain markets—especially in the Northeast—remain highly competitive, with homes selling quickly and often above asking. The analysis ranks markets using key indicators like price growth, days on market, and bidding activity to show where buyers are still facing intense competition heading into the spring housing season.