The California's Drought Impact On Ranchers Wednesday, February 11, 2015 | Sacramento, CA Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. California just experienced the driest January on record this year, but it’s ranchers are better still in better shape now than they were last year at this time. Capital Public Radio Environment Reporter Amy Quinton recently followed up with ranchers she spoke with one year ago, during the height of a dry period, and joins us with an update on how the livestock farmers are doing.