Driest Fields Reported In Western U.S.

When taking a look at the latest picture of pasture and rangeland conditions nationwide, USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey said fields continue to dry out.

"Conditions across the country relatively steady as we head toward the end of the season. 43% of the pasture and rangeland rated very poor to poor, 20% good to excellent, and those numbers are virtually unchanged from last week."

Rippey noted the poorest conditions continue to be reported in the West. 

"Oregon 85% is very poor to poor, as well as Wyoming at 71% and Colorado at 67%"

But, it's not just the west that's struggling. Rippey said 100% of Maine's pastures are in very poor to poor shape.

"On the flip side, we still have good looking pastures in much of the eastern half of the country, especially in the southeast where we see pastures rated at least 70% good to excellent in states like Alabama, North Carolina, and extending as far north as New Jersey."

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