South Dakota Heatwave Kills Thousands of Cattle | Pierre News

South Dakota’s cattle took a brutal hit as a record-breaking heatwave slammed the state, with temperatures soaring past 110 degrees and deadly humidity stifling livestock. At least 2,000 cows perished — possibly more — despite ranchers’ best efforts to cool and hydrate their herds. While the financial toll is severe for individual producers, the beef industry as a whole remains stable thanks to the state’s large herd size and diversified production. But the emotional cost is crushing. With hotter nights and rising humidity from changing crop patterns, extreme heat events are becoming more frequent — making resilience and community support more vital than ever in rural America. 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/62e7ecede0ca3dfa