Drought Forces Barley Cut on Family Farm | Denver News

A fifth-generation Colorado farmer, Bill Markham, is slashing his barley crop by half this year due to relentless drought—so dry it’s the worst he’s ever seen. Despite pumping nearly 900 gallons per minute, his fields can’t be fully planted, and he’s had to tell Molson Coors his yield will drop. For Markham, this isn’t just business—it’s legacy, pride, and a deep bond to the land, symbolized by his “I feed the world” button. Though Molson Coors says their beer supply is safe thanks to diversified sourcing, Markham remains resolute, determined to keep his family’s farm alive through this historic drought. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d905278f6ddad816