The winter drought that began in November 2011 and lasted into March 2012 detrimentally impacted the livestock industry in Nevada County, but a precipitation-heavy spring meant fruit and vegetable growers had a productive year, agricultural officials said. “There was a short-term drought that lasted from January into November that affected the rangeland,” said Nevada County Agricultural Commissioner Jeffrey Pylman. “Even though the drought was short, it was severe. Then the rains came and fresh-food growers had a good year.” Tim Crough, assistant general manager at Nevada Irrigation District, said the rainfall collected in storage for the 2012 season was a …