By Sarah Hill Summer has finally arrived, and the hillsides are scattered with cattle peacefully grazing. Summer care of the cattle herd includes so much more than that idyllic scene. Ensuring adequate water, shade and mineral access are very important for beef producers. Water is a  Huge Issue For Billy Clanton, Buffalo, S.D., making sure his family’s commercial SimAngus crossbred cattle have access to fresh water during the summer is a major focus. The ranch has pipeline to ensure that cattle have plenty of water.  “We used to rely on rain with runoff, but we’re able to hit well water...

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