Droughts have affected several parts of the country, causing decreases in pasture and rangeland conditions. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses updates on pasture conditions. “We did see a one-point increase in the very poor-to-poor ratings for pastures nationally,” said Rippey. “Now 36 percent, up from 35 percent a week ago. The good-to-excellent rating dropped a point from 34 percent last …
