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Ranchers across the West are battling a brutal new reality: hauling water for their livestock daily, as record-low snowpack and a failed monsoon leave herds parched. What began as a logistical headache has become a crushing burden—draining hours, draining wallets, and threatening family legacies. With wildfires looming and feed costs soaring, these farmers are forced to shrink herds and scramble for survival, all while grappling with the emotional toll of a climate that’s growing increasingly unforgiving. Experts warn that while this extreme drought may not repeat immediately, the long-term trend is alarming, making urgent innovation and support more vital than ever.

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