OT- there was quite the lightning storm in ranchers general direction last night, but all we got was the wind from the edge of the storm. Another hot dry day here today so far. We have decent grass conditions here for our rainfall we have had, but the hay was short. Better than last year when there was none at all. The needle grass is thick this year, and would be like kerosene if we ever get a fire going. Everyone is on the lookout around this area for possible fires. We have an outstanding bunch of fire depts. along with rancher units too. Our area seems to be somewhat prone to fire for some reason. Must be the short dense grasses that sometimes grow. :wink:
I thought it was interesting that the footage of the fire they had in the Black Hills recently looked like the country was pretty green to burn, but it sure did burn though. The trees are so dry from years of drought conditions, I would bet.
We don't need a lot of rain to have decent grass around here if it falls at the right time, and this year it rained early enough to help some.
Picking up bales won't take all fall around here!