Tuesday 24 July 2012

Department of Agriculture to help farmers in drought


Sweltering temperatures and a lack of rain have killed off many crops, leaving farmers without any food to harvest and sell. However, the U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to help farmers and ranchers in need.
The department announced it will let farmers and ranchers use lands enrolled in conservation programs to make hay and to let livestock graze.
The agency said it will also provide additional financial and technical assistance to help landowners through the drought.
Officials from the department also called on crop insurance companies to give farmers a short grace period on unpaid insurance premiums.
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