In a recent poll, Progressive Cattleman asked, “What weather-related hazard is the biggest threat to your ranch?”

Seven percent said that tornados pose a threat to their operations, while another 9 percent said that flood is the biggest hazard. Range fire is a big concern for 10 percent of readers.

Drought received an overwhelming amount of the vote. Seventy-four percent of readers said that drought is the biggest threat to their operations.  end mark

What weather-related hazard is the biggest threat to your ranch?

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  • Drought: 74%

  • Tornados: 7%

  • Range fire: 10%

  • Flood: 9%