Similar to grain farmers, livestock producers are also feeling the effects of the dry weather.
Manitoba Beef Producers General Manager Brian Lemon shared some of his concerns.
"Concern about how fast the grass is coming and how much nutrients there is out there and how much food there actually is on the pastures and how quick it's going to start growing," he said. "Anytime we're putting cattle out on pasture, if there isn't enough food out there, then we're looking at supplementing it somehow, so those are all feed costs that aren't typical and certainly don't help producers with their bottom line."
Lemon says a lack of rain means that hay production is going to be slow and late. He adds the increased risk of fire is also concerning.
Source : Steinbachonline