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Cow/calf operations in the Great Plains are likely to be impacted by the increased variability of precipitation that supports forage production for 50% of the nation’s cow herd. Great Plains grasslands, beef cattle production, rural economies challenged by climate variability
Over the past decade, Mother Nature has provided increasingly inconsistent precipitation for the Great Plains, impacting grasslands, forage systems and beef production in the region. Scientists expect that trend to intensify.
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The researchers concluded the key to sustainable beef cattle production on the Great Plains is being prepared for, rather than reactive to, climate change in the region and hope their article can guide discussions and encourage future action.
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