While things might seem dismal right now for farmers and this extreme drought, officials claim that there is some sort of light at the end of the tunnel.
While much of Iowa has been hit by worsening drought, our farmers have taken advantage of the wet conditions and are reaping the rewards in this year’s yields.
As we get into 2022, drought is expected to expand across the western region, raising concerns for another year like 2012- with extreme heat and drought.
When there is a drought, producers are forced to decide the best practices for managing their herds to avoid economic loss. These decisions can be anything from dealing with high feed prices to herd size reductions.