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Drought prompts disaster declarations in 11 states
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/texas/article/Drought-prompts-disaster-declarations-in-11-states-5149290.phpDrought prompts disaster declarations in 11 states
By MICHELLE RINDELS, Associated Press : January 16, 2014 : Updated: January 16, 2014 9:49pm
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal officials have designated portions of 11 drought-ridden western and central states as primary natural disaster areas, highlighting the financial strain the lack of rain is likely to bring to farmers in those regions.
The announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday included counties in Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Kansas, Texas, Utah, Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Oklahoma and California.
The designation means eligible farmers can qualify for low-interest emergency loans from the department.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said he and President Obama want to ensure that agriculture remains a bright spot in the nation's economy.
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