How This Texas Ranch Thrives in Extreme Drought

What if adding more cattle actually grew more grass—during a drought? In the middle of an extreme Texas drought, one ranch south of San Antonio is doing the opposite of what you’d expect: running more cattle on less land—and thriving. At Southwest Farms, Lee and Fiona are practicing regenerative grazing that’s restoring soil health, increasing biodiversity, and producing better beef—all while neighboring pastures struggle to survive.