As climate change ramps up heat, farmers struggle to keep animals cool

A pig’s ideal temperature is 65 degrees Fahrenheit. So on a 90-degree day in the middle of July, Phil Borgic kept a close eye on his herd. “A pig can’t sweat,” he said. “So the only way that it can transfer the heat is by panting.” The air was humid and heavy with the smell … Continue reading As climate change ramps up heat, farmers struggle to keep animals cool