drought

Hardin, Larue, and Monroe Counties Added to Kentucky Disaster Declaration

Associated Press — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:45:04 +0000

The excessive heat and drought in Kentucky this summer have drawn natural disaster area designations for seven counties. Surrounding counties are also affected as well as two counties each in Indiana and Tennessee.

Rain Comes Too Late for Many Crops, but Could Help Next Year's Harvest

Kevin Willis — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:44:11 +0000

While the recent rain in our listening area is certainly a welcome sight for farmers, it comes too late to save the crops that have already been devastated by the drought. Still, WKU agriculture professor Todd Willian says the rainfall could help crops that are harvested later in the year, like soybeans.

Dozens More Kentucky Counties Added to Primary Drought Area

Associated Press — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:24:13 +0000

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear's office says another 68 counties have been declared primary disaster areas due to damage from drought. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued the declaration, which also qualifies 22 contiguous counties for assistance.

Tobacco Crops Holding on Despite Dry, Hot Summer

Associated Press — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:25:00 +0000

For burley tobacco farmers in Kentucky and Tennessee, an average crop being forecast is a big relief. A few weeks ago, the crop was on the brink of ruin from extreme heat and drought.

Bad Weather is Forcing Kentucky Livestock Producers to Make Tough Decisions on Sales

Kevin Willis — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:55:23 +0000

The drought that has impacted so many parts of region is also presenting major challenges to livestock producers. The lack of corn crop this year has led to higher feed prices for cattle, and that is forcing livestock producers into a difficult decision: do they sell their cattle now at a loss, or hold on to those animals in hopes of getting better prices down the road?