A massive winter storm system swept across the country this weekend dropping ice and snow over thousands of miles from Kansas to the East Coast.
State Farm Bureau President, Garrett Hawkins spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on current conditions, hay supplies, and ripple effects hitting producers.
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LSU economist Dr. Michael Deliberto says fewer planted acres could tighten supplies and support prices for producers.
Markets have been slow to respond as crop stress worsens across major winter wheat regions, where quality ratings have fallen to multi-decade lows.
Producers say limited moisture is creating major challenges for crops and irrigation heading into summer.
The family operation says recent storms brought needed rain but also major damage across the farm.
With U.S. cattle supplies already tight, drought response remains a long-term supply issue.