Yes, definitely a drought kind of year. Usually
I have knee high tall green pastures at this time of year. This year have
brown, about ½” high, and bone dry soil in Grass Valley, CA.
Kathy
We are in a drought kind of year.
Perfectly normal average rainfall, but it quit in March. Our grass is
bone dry, about 3 weeks early and the NW wind is howling, which has contributed
to dry ground and dry grass.
You hit the nail on the head about tractor
costs, diesel fuel costs, fertilizer costs (made from petroleum) and
transportation costs. We're looking at $20 per three-string, 125# bales
this year, maybe more.
