Range and pasture condition ratings for the U.S. are ending the year on a slightly sour note, ranging from 32% to 39% rated as poor and very poor for the last several weeks. At this time last year range and pasture conditions were above 40% poor and very poor and trending higher.

Figure 1. U.S. Pasture and Range Conditions 2023

Typically, range and pasture conditions rated poor and very poor are around 30% ...