California Cattle Ranchers and the Drought: There is so much misinformation out there

California Ranchers Frustrated Over Myths Surrounding Water UseAuthor’s note: This is the first in a series about the challenges facing 21st century California ranchers. Mike Smith has about had it. So have a lot of other California ranchers. “We’ve been dealing with this historic drought for the past few years…since before California homeowners started letting their lawns die,” Smith, chair of the California Beef Council, said. “Suddenly people are waking up to the severity of the drought and their first reaction is to point fingers. California agriculture seems to be a favorite