HUSA Feb 3 2026 - Arizona Conditions

Host David Woodruff with Keith Flake of Snowflake, Arizona;

Keith shares his experiences and updates on ranching at Gold Canyon, near Mesa, Arizona. Despite a lack of impactful monsoon rains, the past winter's rains were beneficial, bringing a favorable year with a protein-rich desert plant called Filaree growing abundantly. This plant’s unexpected growth pattern is compared to wild oats, suggesting its resilience by lying dormant until conditions improve. Keith also notes the logistical ease and economic sense of managing cattle in Arizona but mentions the setback caused by border closures with Mexico due to the screwworm issue.