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U.S. Drought Grows To Cover Widest Area Since 1956

By Associated Press July 16, 2012

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A new report shows the drought gripping the United States is the widest since 1956.

The monthly State of the Climate drought report released Monday by the National Climactic Data Center says 55 percent of the continental U

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Category: Agriculture, Associated Press, Economy, National News Tags: 1956, Drought, U.S

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Torrington Livestock Sales 940% Over Normal

By Brian Scott July 10, 2012

(Associated Press) Normally the Torrington Livestock market sells about 3,500 head of cattle in May. This year, it sold more than 18,000, said Michael Schmitt, one of the market’s owners. In June, it normally moves about 1,800

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Category: Agriculture, Wyoming News Tags: cattle sales, Drought, mike schmitt, torrington livestock

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Several Counties Qualify For Drought Assistance

By Associated Press July 9, 2012

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared several Wyoming counties eligible for federal disaster assistance because of drought conditions.

The Associated Press reports farmers and ranchers in Hot Springs, Fremont, Park and Washakie counties may qualify for emergency loans

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Category: Associated Press, Wyoming News Tags: counties, Drought, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, wyoming

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Governor Asks for Drought Disaster Declaration

By Trevor T. Trujillo June 25, 2012

Governor Matt Mead is asking for an agricultural disaster to be declared for most of the state, due to drought conditions.

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Category: Agriculture, Weather, Wyoming News Tags: Drought, Matt Mead, Teton County, Tom Vilsack

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AP Newsbreak: Dallas-Fort Worth Emerge From Drought

By Associated Press February 2, 2012

HOUSTON (AP) — For millions of residents in the Dallas area, one of the most severe droughts in Texas history is no longer a concern — for now.

The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor map posted online Thursday classifies the Dallas-Fort Worth area as officially out of drought for the first time since July, making it Texas' first major metropolitan area to emerge from the most severe one-year drought in state history

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Category: Agriculture, Associated Press, Economy, National News Tags: Dallas-Fort Worth, Drought, Texas

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Texas Slow to Prepare for Future Water Needs

By Associated Press September 23, 2011

SANFORD, Texas — On paper, at least, Texas is well-prepared to meet the water needs of its rapidly expanding population — even when Mother Nature lays down a harsh and lengthy drought.

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Category: Associated Press, National News Tags: Drought, Texas