Pasture and rangeland conditions are significantly deteriorating across the United States, especially in places facing extreme drought conditions.  Jeff Swenson, DATCP Livestock and Meat Specialist shares how this is affecting cattle producers and what this might mean for cattle on feed and markets.

Region 5, the southwestern corner of the United States specifically has seen a 58% increase in beef cows headed to market.  These numbers are extremely high in areas like this and producers are limited on feed availability.  Pasture and range condition reports from across the country show almost no states with pastures in excellent condition and most with only single digits in good condition.

Pasture and rangeland conditions are significantly deteriorating across the United States, especially in places facing extreme drought conditions. &nbsp;Jeff Swenson, DATCP Livestock and Meat Specialist shares how this is affecting cattle producers and what this might mean for cattle on feed and markets.
Region 5, the southwestern corner of the United States specifically has seen a 58% increase in beef cows headed to market. &nbsp;These numbers are extremely high in areas like this and producers are limited on feed availability. &nbsp;Pasture and range condition reports from across the country show almost no states with pastures in excellent condition and most with only single digits in good condition.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

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