Ranchers, fire officials concerned about effects of winter drought

With clear skies drying up the land, drought conditions this winter in Lampasas County could lead to hay shortages and grass fires for local farmers and ranchers. Mickey Edwards, District 8 member of the Texas Farm Bureau Board of Directors, grows crops and keeps cattle in the county. He said the oats his cattle graze have gone from green to yellow to brown. Edwards l...

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