Drought Pushes Beauregard Parish Farmers to the Brink

By Caleb Carter

KPLC-TV 7

Many across Southwest Louisiana are dealing with dry conditions. According to the National Weather Service, it’s the driest 60-day period since 1991.

Raising cattle has been a Cole family tradition for years.

The family also owns a pumpkin patch. Shane Cole, farming ranch property manager, said maintaining both during drought conditions tests his patience and passion every day.

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