Drought wreaking havoc on cattle, hog farmers
date:Jul 19, 2012
w on their ranch near Searcy in northeastern Arkansas, an area that's been dealt one of the worst hands of drought conditions this summer. The drought's effects are widespread on both flora and fauna in that area.

The first cut of hay really wasn't there and pastures have dried up since. Pastures look more like the arid West, says Goodman.Many trees have shed most of their leaves, creeks and some ponds have dried up.

Goodman's family also operates the local cattle auction. Usually, he says eac
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