# 394: Drought Is Still Ravaging Cattle Country. Is Relief Finally Coming? with Gary Lezack

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Podcast: [CattleUSA Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cattleusa-daily-7200592)
Published: 2026-08-17T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On today’s episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast , Lauren Moylan welcomes back meteorologist Gary Lezak for the latest bi-weekly weather update. With triple-digit temperatures, drought conditions, rainfall, and harvest all on producers’ minds, Gary breaks down the weather patterns developing across cattle country and what producers should expect as August continues. Gary discusses the current heat wave stretching across parts of the Plains, where drought conditions remain a major concern, and where meaningful rainfall could be coming next. He also explains why some areas of the Corn Belt are in much better shape after receiving timely moisture, while other regions continue to struggle with dry conditions. Links: CattleUSA Insurance - https://info.cattleusainsurance.com/l/1102253/2025-06-04/288f5m ⁠CattleUSA Website - https://www.cattleusa.com/ CattleUSA App IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cattleusa/id1673147759 CattleUSA App Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edgarmcbee.cusamobile&pcampaignid=web_share Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleusamedia Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleusa.media/ Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.cattleusa.shop/products/cattleusa-drive-premium-daily-newsletter?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&brid=YWdncwFNXt0EmdzFy5cJJBp84J9g CattleUSA Media - https://www.cattleusamedia.com/ Lauren’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_laurenmoylan/ Lauren’s Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@Showboatmediaco The Next Generation Podcast Website - https://www.thenextgenag.com/ Key Takeaways: The current heat wave is affecting cattle country differently depending on location Southern Kansas, Oklahoma and North Texas are experiencing some of the most extreme heat Parts…

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