Finally we have average rainfall for the year after 2 years of severe drought. When that happens the ranch grows normal amounts of grass and the cows have ample supplies of it to eat. The microorganisms in the cows rumen (stomach) are able to convert grass into food that the cow can then develop into muscle that we eat as beef. This makes land that is best suited for growing grass productive as a place to produce food to feed people. The semi-arid climate and soil on our ranch would not be suitable for growing crops like broccoli or grapefruit.
