Feed shortage leaves livestock producers wary of future

By Arika Herron
Staff Writer
First Posted: July 31, 2012 - 9:17 pm
Last Updated: July 31, 2012 - 9:23 pm

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Dwindling hope: Dave Vansickle of Fortville watches as one of his prized cows grazes. The ongoing drought has greatly reduced Vansickle's hay reserves. (Tom Russo/Daily Reporter)

Tough decisions: Hog farmer Tim Lewis has more than 1,000 sows, which produce more than 400 piglets a week. Due to the drought, Lewis is considering selling some of the older sows to prospective buyers. (Tom Russo/Daily Reporter)

GREENFIELD — Hancock County’s livestock population could take a significant hit this fall and winter.

Record-setting drought conditions are creating a shortage of corn, soybeans, hay and other livestock feed, the effects of which could have a much greater impact on livestock producers than grain farmers.

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