Southeast Pastures Affected by Heat

Randall Weiseman August 10, 2010 Alabama, Cattle, Equine, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

The weekly crop progress and condition reports from the National Agriculture Statistics Service indicate that high temperatures and dry conditions are taking a toll on pastures and the hay crop in some areas of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

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