In the midst of drought, Missouri livestock producers face dwindling water supplies for their herds.
Few options remain for this year, but producers can explore resources from local, state and federal agencies for the future, says University of Missouri Extension agronomist Terry Halleran.
Halleran says it is important to plan now since the application process for many programs can take six months or more.
“The issue at hand is not now, but what about next time? There will be another drought,” he says. Parts of Missouri have experienced drought in 21 of the last 24 years, with back-to-back droughts in 2022 and 2023.
“Spend your time and money wisely. Invest in things that will last a long time, with essential improvements to your operation,” says Halleran. “There are numerous resources to help you manage risk and build resilience in the drought recovery process.”
Source: missouri.edu
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