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Heat Halts Milk in East Texas | Beaumont News
When East Texas swelters, dairy farms like Bobby Trimble’s are hit hard—some seeing a 50% milk drop as cows eat less and seek shade. With 100 head of cattle and a farm store selling raw milk and goods, Trimble’s family business is feeling the strain. He’s been farming since childhood and knows this heat isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s crippling. While cooler weather and rain are vital for milk production, most Texas milk comes from the Panhandle, making East Texas farms increasingly unviable. Trimble milks early and hopes for relief, but his resilience—and the loyal customers who still show…
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