Posted on Jul 22, 2022
Missouri governor sounds alarm, warns spreading drought could spell financial ruin for farming...
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Missouri Governor Mike Parson on Thursday declared a drought alert as state agencies respond to an expanding drought that he said could lead to financial ruin for farm families. Parson, who is a farmer, said at a news conference that 53 counties, largely in southern Missouri, were experiencing drought conditions that are moving into central regions of the state.
The conditions are not expected to improve anytime soon, he said, making it necessary to begin providing resources now.
The conditions are not expected to improve anytime soon, he said, making it necessary to begin providing resources now.
Missouri governor sounds alarm, warns spreading drought could spell financial ruin for farming...
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Will the right wing tell the farmers to pull themselves up by the bootstraps or is another bailout on the horizon?
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."The state departments of Natural Resources and Conservation have identified water sources on more than 40 conservation areas and 20 parks in Missouri. State agencies also are finding conservation land that can be used for hay for farm animals.
Chinn and Parson said even if rain comes, the drought conditions will extend into the winter and the state will be prepared to work with farmers for many months to come.
Missouri Department of Conservation Director Sara Parker Pauley said the dry conditions also were contributing to an increase of wildfires, with more than 90 fires consuming 491 acres since June 1. Other states across the west are also battling raging fires, with California among the worst-hit.
Missouri has asked U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri and federal officials for national resources to help with drought response, Parson said."
..."The state departments of Natural Resources and Conservation have identified water sources on more than 40 conservation areas and 20 parks in Missouri. State agencies also are finding conservation land that can be used for hay for farm animals.
Chinn and Parson said even if rain comes, the drought conditions will extend into the winter and the state will be prepared to work with farmers for many months to come.
Missouri Department of Conservation Director Sara Parker Pauley said the dry conditions also were contributing to an increase of wildfires, with more than 90 fires consuming 491 acres since June 1. Other states across the west are also battling raging fires, with California among the worst-hit.
Missouri has asked U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri and federal officials for national resources to help with drought response, Parson said."
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