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Farmers got too much aid in drought, report says
WASHINGTON - Farmers gained unnecessarily at taxpayers' expense in the drought of 2012 because of the nation's crop insurance program, an environmental research and advocacy group charged on May 1. Citing a report prepared by University of Iowa...Tags: Collin Peterson, Insurance, Luxury Vehicles, Science and Technology, U.S. House Committee on Agriculture
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Lawn and garden conservation tips
Lawns and gardens need water to grow and thrive. However, water is a precious resource that is not an unlimited supply. You can install a rain garden to utilize excess stormwater and plant native, drought-tolerant plants in drier locations. Follow...Tags: Conservation, Agriculture, Environmental Issues, Natural Disasters
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Drought impact cancels Indiana trout release
LAGRANGE, Ind. (AP) — State wildlife officials have canceled plans to stock additional trout in five northern Indiana streams because last summer's drought cut trout production at a state fishery. The state Department of Natural Resources said...Tags: Natural Disasters
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Prayer processions, church services provide hope as drought continues march across western US
Associated PressBERNALILLO, N.M. (AP) — Along the irrigation canal that cuts through this centuries-old New Mexico town, a small group of churchgoers gathers to recite the rosary before tossing rose petals into the water. Remnants of a tradition that stretches...Tags: Religion and Belief, Customs and Tradition, Arts and Culture, Natural Disasters
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Minnesota drought easing; snow-walloped southern metro fares best
St. Paul Pioneer PressDry conditions continue to improve in the Twin Cities metro area. All of Dakota County, nearly all of Scott County and portions of Ramsey, Washington, Hennepin and Carver counties are now no longer abnormally dry, according to a U.S. Drought Monitor map...Tags: Weather Reports, Environmental Issues, Weather, Natural Disasters
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Lake dwellers dealing with low water levels
WSBT-TVMichiana summertime fun often includes spending time outdoors at area lakes. They are a big part of our life, and for some, a source of income. "This is the lowest I have seen the lake was last summer with the drought," says Vaughn Nickell of...Tags: Lakes and Ponds, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Dealing with Drought: Tips to save water
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsFrom building rain barrels, to shutting off the faucet when you brush your teeth, there are many ways to save water at your home. Every drop counts when water bill go up, and supplies go down due to the drought. "Our daughter was our painter for all...Tags: Energy Saving, Environmental Issues, Natural Disasters
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Cattle management expert shares drought management tips
BROOKINGS - Ranch managers and owners should remember they are managing production, marketing, management and financial sectors including the people that make it all work on the ranch. In challenging times, such as drought, managers can't let their...Tags: Conservation, Environmental Issues, Tampa, Natural Disasters
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Drought eases in many places, fields turn to mud
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - As spring rains soaked the central United States and helped conquer the historic drought, a new problem has sprouted: The fields have turned to mud. The weekly drought monitor report, released on April 25 by National Drought...Tags: Syngenta AG, Arable Farming, Weather Reports, Weather, Natural Disasters
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Dealing with the Drought
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsWe've had a wet spring, and some late snow showers in Kansas. But even with all of that moisture, the state is still in a drought. Most areas are still up to ten inches short on water. Starting May 5th, Eyewitness News Reporter Anne Meyer will break...Tags: Natural Disasters
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Global Appetites Drive Magic Valley Dairies
The Times-News, Twin Falls, IdahoA growing Chinese economy, drought conditions in New Zealand and "ho hum" dairy production in Europe are expected to drive international demand for Idaho dairy to an all-time high. Price jumps for milk products are good news for dairymen in the Magic...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, China, Environmental Politics, Globalization, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Water woes
The Daily Globe, Worthington, Minn.Looks can be deceiving, especially when recent rains and melting snow have brought flowing water to streams that have been dry, and covered the surfaces of lake beds where deep crevices told the story of a severe drought last fall. Despite the badly...Tags: Business, National Weather Service, Natural Disasters
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