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Manager, Climate-Smart Ag Interactive Programming, Trust In Food™

Profit is a pillar of ranch sustainability and superior genetics is the foundation.

Sustainability is multifaceted. While environmental stewardship often takes center stage, it is also important to consider the social and economic components that drive sustainability.

Understanding gene x environment interaction (G x E) is important for beef production as some animals perform better in an environment than others.

In just 4 years, targeted grazing has intercepted three wildfires around Elko, NV. Preventing these fires conserved wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and other ecosystem services.

Exactly how continuing drought, reduced forage production and high feed prices will impact cattle and beef markets in the coming months remains uncertain.

Market analysts expect demand for beef and wholesale beef prices will begin a post-July 4 seasonal decline the next several weeks.

Leigh began his cartooning career in 1978 by establishing his own greeting card company, Rubes Publications. His first cartoon collection, the popular Notable Quotes musical cartoons, was published in 1981. 2021 marks the 37th anniversary of Leigh’s daily cartoon, Rubes®, which is now, distributed by Creators Syndicate to hundreds newspapers and media outlets worldwide. In 2018 Leigh began his tenure at Rochester Institute of Technology as the college’s first Cartoonist-in Residence. In addition, on November 7th, 2018 Leigh and his co-producer Ryan Johnson premiered the pilot episode of their new TV show “Drawing Inspiration” at a special East Coast showing at RIT. Leigh also enjoys a busy schedule giving thought-provoking and entertaining cartoon presentations at conferences, as well as professional organizations all around the country. www.RubesCartoons.com

More than 45% of the contiguous US is currently in drought, with many parts of the southwest experiencing severe, extreme or exceptional drought. And no state has it worse than Texas.