佛蒙特州的农民因干旱而挣扎,因为干旱增加了饲料成本,威胁到牲畜的可持续性。 Vermont farmers struggle as drought raises feed costs and threatens herd sustainability.

由于持续干旱影响全国, 佛蒙特州的牲畜农户正面临严峻挑战。 Vermont's livestock farmers are facing severe challenges due to a persistent drought that has affected the entire state. 干旱导致作物产量下降,迫使乔治·福斯特(George Foster)等农民在饲料上额外支出,以维持他们的牧群。 The drought has led to reduced crop yields, forcing farmers like George Foster to spend extra on feed to maintain their herds. 《美国干旱监测》显示,全州都有中度至严重的情况,没有预期立即得到救济。 The U.S. Drought Monitor shows moderate to severe conditions statewide, with no immediate relief expected. 这种情况正在给农民带来财政压力,并使人们对其经营活动的可持续性产生担忧。 This situation is straining farmers financially and raising concerns about the sustainability of their operations.