Area farmers, ranchers still dealing with record drought

HUGO — Over the years, successful cattlemen in Choctaw and surounding counties have seen their share of challenging times. Even though the area gets an average of 47 inches of annual rainfall, too often it comes at the wrong time… during fall or early spring when grass production is minimal. This year, 2022, has been one of those challenging times, and Choctaw County OSU Extension Manager Marty…