They weren't expecting this early fall snow. They hadn't brought in the cattle from the range. Estimates are some ranchers have lost 50% of their beef cattle.
16,000 people are without electricity.
The price of beef will now go up, I am sure. Maybe even milk as well.
It seems retailers will try to gouge people anyway they can. The ranchers, I'm sure, won't see the higher beef price, it will be the stores.
This is just one reason why it's always a good thing to have food in the freezer and the pantry. It can hold you over when there is an emergency, whether it is in your immediate family, or if there is a natural disaster near you, or even one that didn't directly affect you, but you feel the ripples.
My heart goes out to the ranchers who are affected by this storm. I hope once the snow clears they haven't lost as much cattle as they are currently thinking.
Next time you go to do your grocery shopping, think about the farmer/rancher/producer of the item you are purchasing, and be thankful.
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