Pasture and condition ratings for the U.S. are ending the year on a slightly sour note, according to the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC). USDA’s weekly “Crop Progress” report over the last several weeks has shown U.S. pasture and range in poor to very poor condition anywhere from 32%-39%.
LMIC explains that typically range and pasture conditions rated poor and very poor this time of year are around 30%. Range and pasture conditions for the western region of the U.S. are tracking similar to last year with ratings just above 30% rated as poor and very poor while condition…
