Drought will happen. It’s not a matter of if, but when. In this episode, Kit and PJ break down practical drought management concepts built from decades of ranching experience: knowing when to quit, why you shouldn’t feed cows through a drought, how to identify the bottom 20-50% of your herd to cull first, and why early weaning is often the most powerful (and underused) tool available. They also dig into relocating cattle during drought and why the right kind of cow, not a high-maintenance one, is what actually survives tough conditions. The conversation wraps with an honest look at the mental toll drought takes on producers, and why being proactive beats being reactive every time.

If you ranch in a drought-prone area, this episode is about having a plan before you need one.