Posts With Keyword ‘drought’

Drought Causing Foundation Problems

Posted: Wednesday, August 15th, 2012 at 6:25 am

The current drought is not only having an impact on producers but also homeowners.

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Area Farmer Talks Drought

Posted: Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 at 6:26 am

With the current drought conditions, an area crop producer elaborates on what he’s been seeing.

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Drought Could Cause Groundwater Reductions

Posted: Saturday, July 28th, 2012 at 6:26 am

With the severe drought conditions, there could be a reduction of groundwater for everyday use.  

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FSA Authorizes Emergency Grazing of CRP Acres

Posted: Friday, July 27th, 2012 at 6:23 am

In response to the hot weather and drought conditions, the Farm Service Agency has authorized emergency grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres in 25 Iowa Counties.

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Kalona Water Supply Still Sufficient, Despite More Demand

Posted: Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 at 6:23 am

Despite the current drought conditions and an increase in usage, the City of Kalona doesn’t see the need for water conservation measures.

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Crop Insurance Deadlines Coming Up

Posted: Tuesday, March 6th, 2012 at 6:26 am

With the dry winter that’s coming to a close, and a dry summer predicted as well, many states have warned farmers that they should get crop insurance for their fields. But deadlines for crop insurance are coming up. The sales closing date is March 15th.

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