A long-standing heatwave in the high plains that has proven detrimental to livestock operations and spring grains continues to drive the markets with no sign of relief.

“It has been a monstrous heatwave weather pattern not fit for man nor beast.”

Brownfield Meteorologist Greg Soulje says in some cases the heat has killed off spring wheat, barley and pastureland rattling the markets.

“There’s just no way to make up those losses, whether it be harvest potential or livestock numbers, anytime soon.

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