BOISE, Idaho (RFD-TV) — While some growers are dealing with too much rain, a number of cattle producers are facing long-term drought.
Cameron Mulroney with the Idaho Cattlemen’s Association says the pressure has been heavy this year.
“It really had an effect on forage availability for the cattle industry and just any place to go with those cows. It’s a limited amount of ground, and as the valley expands, what used to be range grounds is turning into other uses. A lot of pressure this summer. We were fortunate that our pricing has stayed higher or at a point where hopefully we can still profit. But each individual’s got his own operation.”
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows a little more than 1% of the country in exceptional drought, while 45% is experiencing moderate conditions. New numbers will be released Thursday.
