Prolonged drought leaves mark on beef industry

  • Oklahoma’s multi-year drought has depleted forage options for the state’s cattle inventory. Provided
STILLWATER — Drought throughout the Southern Plains has taken its toll on Oklahoma cattle producers in the past two years. Ponds are dry, pastures are brown and cattle herds have been liquidated, especially in western Oklahoma. Drought monitor maps from the Oklahoma Mesonet consistently displayed a prominent drought line slashing across the state from northeast to southwest. Now with rain…

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