When’s the very best time to plan for a drought? That answer is simple: When it is raining.

Plant health plays a critical role in optimizing forage quality. Unfortunately, for much of the U.S., our crop growing season is already off to a challenging start.

The first puffs of black smoke can drive fear into the heart of the most hardened cattle rancher. Wildfire season has morphed into a year-round issue for many farms and ranches in the Western U.S. The reasons why can be up for debate, but the bottom line is that cattle ranchers need to have a wildfire preparedness plan that can be implemented at a moment’s notice. This includes planning for watering your herd when wildfires strike.