Special to the HT
For ranchers across the West, drought is no longer an occasional challenge—it is something that must be planned for as part of doing business. Andy Mueller, general manager of the Colorado River Water Conservation District, says, “This summer is a dress rehearsal for what lies ahead as warmer temperatures affect our mountain snowpack. Science shows that 30 years from now, this year will be on the wetter side.”
Grazing consultant and…