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Before too long, May will be over, and cattle producers in the Plains are concerned about summer grazing prospects.
According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, nearly the entire state of Kansas is experiencing some level of drought, except the far northwestern corner of the state.
According to the report, roughly 20 percent of U.S. pastures are in poor to very poor condition, more than 10 percent higher than this time last year.
“Hot, dry weather and short pastures obviously stress cows and reduce calf performance, and the effects can stretch into next year with lower conception rates from undernourished cows,” said Greg Henderson, editorial director for Drovers magazine.
According to Martin, the drought of 2011 covered a wider area than this drought, but the places impacted by drought are comparable to 2011.