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Missouri Officially Declares Drought, Requests Emergency CRP Release
USAgNet - 07/20/2018
Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 18-05, placing 47 counties on drought alert and called upon the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to activate the Drought Assessment Committee and the associated drought impact teams.
Drought Monitor issued an updated drought map. According to Drought Monitor, the estimated population in Missouri drought areas is almost 2.4 million people. For more information, visit this website at https://dnr.mo.gov/drought.htm.
Meanwhile, the Missouri Farm Bureau is calling for the emergency release of CRP land for haying and cropping -- a move done this past week in neighboring Kansas.
"Missouri farmers are resilient, but with no control over Mother Nature, this year's drought has been difficult to battle," said Governor Parson. "By responding early to this drought, we can greatly reduce the impact upon our agricultural community as well as on
all Missouri citizens. Our farmers are the backbone of our state, and it is imperative that we assist to get through this difficult time."
There are several known drought impacts at this time, including those to livestock forage and water. There are also at least three public water supplies impacted in northern Missouri.
In accordance with Phase One of Missouri's Drought Plan, the Department of Natural Resources convened the Climate and Weather Committee in January 2018 to begin monitoring drought conditions and consider response options.
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