Letters from a Land of Grass - Million Dollar Rain (6-5-2026)

Some people say this rain came too late for the grass and crops to grow. At my ranch, all of the plants have already shot up as if they have their hands raised to the heavens in praise. It's like being in church around here. I think those people who think it is too late are wrong.    Earlier this spring, crews built artificial beaver dams in my long-dry creek bed. After four days of soaking rain, the dams passed their first test. Designed to slow, but not stop running water, they worked. I might have splashed in the pools the dams made for more than a few minutes.  - Lisa