South Dakota Cattle Producers Recovering From Drought

The cattle herd is finally recovering from the severe drought that the northern Plains experienced earlier this year. This drought is still a reality, hitting portions of South Dakota hard.

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BT Feedlot Hereford Steers Fat Cattle
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The cattle herd is finally recovering from the severe drought that the northern Plains experienced earlier this year. This drought is still a reality, hitting portions of South Dakota hard.

This weather pattern broke, bringing rain to some of the parched areas in the nick of time, because many farmers and ranchers were on the verge of disaster.

Michelle Rook reports on the long road of recovery ahead on AgDay above.

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