Winter Storm “Q,” which has already dumped a layer of snow in Arizona, New Mexico and Southern California, moves with full force into the eastern Plains and Midwest on Thursday, where it could dump a foot and a half of snow in some areas. Continue reading
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County declared drought disaster
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 47 Arkansas counties, including Logan County, as disaster areas, making farmers and ranchers eligible for financial aid to recover from last summer’s drought, members of the state’s congressional delegation announced last Thursday. Continue reading
New Orleans Levees Save City; First Isaac Fatality Reported
Unlike Hurricane Katrina which rushed through New Orleans and Louisiana, the remnants of Hurricane Isaac have stalled sending over two feet of rain that has flooded the areas around New Orleans.
The upgraded levee system put in place after Hurricane Katrina spared the city itself of flooding but surrounding towns are under several feet of water. Continue reading
Armyworms Cause Natural Disaster Areas For Farmers
Five counties in Arkansas have been declared “Primary Natural Disaster Areas” by the US Department of Agriculture due to an invasion of armyworms.
The armyworm invades grasses, small grain crops and corn primarily but can attack other crops. The worm feeds and moves at night and on cloudy days so infestations can take time to be noticed by farmers. The worms are capable of destroying entire crops. Continue reading