It’s been an unsettled Summer so far. An entire month without rain has left our pastures looking a little brown.

With daily temperatures in June just below the century mark cattle have been sticking close to the watering holes.

The lack of moisture combined with all this heat and the grass just isn’t growing well in the hay pastures after the season’s first cut.

But we got a surprise on Tuesday. A 30% of scattered showers turned into an entire afternoon of rain and afternoon temperatures below 70! Prayers were answered. Only now it’s gonna be close to 100 for the rest of the week and humid as all get out. Farmers are never satisfied with the weather.

Be sure to check out my other Wordless Wednesday post on Sitting in the Pasture!

Published by Ryan Goodman

Ryan Goodman works in grassroots advocacy as a communications consultant with beef cattle farmers and ranchers across the United States. He is a proud alumnus of Oklahoma State University, with studies focusing on cattle reproduction and nutrition. Ryan's experience in the beef industry range from family farms and ranches in several states to large feedlots and non-profit policy organizations. Ryan is an avid trail and ultrarunner, proudly showing how beef can be an important part of a healthy diet and active lifestyle. Find Ryan on social media as @BeefRunner.