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Temperatures over 100° F plus drought have parched pastures and meadows, forcing Arkansas cattle producers to sell some cattle and even entire herds. Some parts of Arkansas have not had substantial rain since the start of June with the driest areas in the north and southwest of the state. In Crawford County in the northwest part of Arkansas, hay growers were making a second cutting, but it was small. A Faulkner County hayfield being used for an integrated pest management demonstration last year produced 242 round bales in its first cutting, but only 151 bales this year. No one will sell hay—it cannot be purchased at present. No one is feeding hay yet. Lots of cattle are being sold in Faulkner County. Magnolia Reporter (Ark.), July 16, 2022