THE STATE’S DROUGHT HAS CAUSED A SPIKE IN HAY BALE PRICES. DUE TO THE LACK OF RAIN, LESS OATS, BARLEY, AND WHEAT HAVE BEEN PLANTED. CATTLE RANCHERS AND HORSE OWNERS WHO USED TO PAY UNDER $100 PER TON OF HAY NOW PAY OVER $300. THE PRICE INCREASE HAS SET BACK CALIFORNIA BUSINESSES THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS.
