His cattle also have access to Lake Manitoba, but its level is so low, the water is too far away. Tom Johnson says his dugout has dried up and his cattle no longer have access to Lake Manitoba for water. A group that represents Manitoba farmers says parts of the province are in rough shape. Campbell said it's too early to attach a monetary value on how much this year's drought could cost Manitoba farmers. Campbell said farmers will need to make some crucial decisions in the coming weeks.

Source: CBC News July 07, 2021 22:07 UTC