The Washington area experienced the driest September in more than a century. At Meadow Hill Farm in Loudoun County, the pastures are taking on a yellowish hue. Shoots aren’t sprouting from 100 acres planted with rye because there hasn’t been enough rain for the seeds to germinate, and the usual grass dinner for the 200 cows has been supplemented with hay.

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It’s not good if you’re already tapping into your hay supply.