Hawaii ranches struggle under drought conditions

Extremely dry conditions in parts of Hawaii are forcing some ranchers to reduce their herds as they struggle to grow grass to feed cattle. Thirsty invasive axis deer are encroaching on crops as they seek water.

A little more than half of Hawaii is in a drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, a facet of the islands’ varied weather that has been posing problems for local ranchers for years.

— Associated Press