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No water, burnt grass: Farmers forced to sell their cows as drought conditions worsen across the...
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"Extreme drought and inflationary pressures are forcing US farmers in Western states to sell off their cattle herds in greater numbers, at levels not seen in over a decade."
No water, burnt grass: Farmers forced to sell their cows as drought conditions worsen across the...
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..."Farmers and ranchers may be eligible for financial assistance through the USDA's Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish program. The program covers additional costs ranchers may incur to haul water or move livestock to better grazing pastures.
There is one caveat: Ranchers must live in a county with a severe drought ranking level for an extended period of time, as measured by the US Drought Monitor.
In Missouri, Governor Mike Parson signed an executive order Thursday offering aide to 53 counties in his state affected by extreme drought.
"I know on my farm that conditions have deteriorated quickly, and we are hearing the same reports from countless other farm and ranch families across the state," Governor Parson said in a press release.
The order directs the departments of the Natural Resources and Conservation to allow farmers access to water at state parks and other conservation areas. Additionally, Parsons directed the Missouri Department of Transportation to wave fees and restrictions on farmers and ranchers hauling hay.:
..."Farmers and ranchers may be eligible for financial assistance through the USDA's Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish program. The program covers additional costs ranchers may incur to haul water or move livestock to better grazing pastures.
There is one caveat: Ranchers must live in a county with a severe drought ranking level for an extended period of time, as measured by the US Drought Monitor.
In Missouri, Governor Mike Parson signed an executive order Thursday offering aide to 53 counties in his state affected by extreme drought.
"I know on my farm that conditions have deteriorated quickly, and we are hearing the same reports from countless other farm and ranch families across the state," Governor Parson said in a press release.
The order directs the departments of the Natural Resources and Conservation to allow farmers access to water at state parks and other conservation areas. Additionally, Parsons directed the Missouri Department of Transportation to wave fees and restrictions on farmers and ranchers hauling hay.:
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