Source: SPECTRUM LOCAL NEWS, 8/9/22

 Hotter-than-average temperatures are continuing to make North Carolina sizzle this summer. When factoring in the humidity, the last several days have felt like it’s 100 degrees or hotter in parts of the state. That’s dangerous heat for anyone that works outside, like farmer Brandon Batten. Batten says his cattle are resilient in the extreme heat, as long as they have food, water and shade. Part of his job is to keep the water trough full. The pond near where his cows hang out has been dry for months.

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