Stay Informed

Persistent drought continues to hammer farmers and ranchers in the Western, Central and Southern Plains states, with

far-reaching implications for not only farmers’ and ranchers’ bottom lines, but also food availability and affordability.

The third edition of AFBF’s “Assessing Western Drought Conditions” survey illustrates many ground-level drought impacts, including expected reduction in yields, removing or destroying orchard trees or multi-year crops, and selling off portions of herds and flocks.

To read an analysis of the survey, visit AFBF’s “Market Intel” page.

(Photo courtesy of Montana Farm Bureau)