Coastal Bend Agriculture Experiences a Positive Beginning Amid Ongoing Rains
Jaime Lopez, the Agricultural Agent for Nueces County, has highlighted the severe challenges cattle ranchers face over the past two years. These challenges were primarily due to a persistent drought that forced many ranchers to sell off large portions of their herds. Lopez remarked on the severity of the situation, noting, "Our cattle numbers are probably the lowest we've had in probably 50 years." This drought didn't just affect the cattle...