House Passes $383 million US Drought Aid Bill for Ranchers August 3, 2012 By Charles Abbott The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $383 million disaster relief bill on Thursday that provides political shelter for lawmakers...
Oklahoma Forester: Wildfire Danger Increases as Drought Persists August 2, 2012 By Tim Talley A deepening drought and persistent 100-degree temperatures are turning forests and crops into tinder boxes and increasing the danger of...
At Least 10 Homes Damaged in Oklahoma Grass Fires August 1, 2012 Grass fires damaged at least 10 homes and burned about 1,500 acres before crews were able to control them late...
Severe Drought Includes Much of Nebraska, Iowa, Indiana July 20, 2012 The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows that severe drought affecting much of the Midwest and Great Plains now covers...
Exceptional Drought Area Worsens in Arkansas July 20, 2012 The area of Arkansas experiencing exceptional drought conditions has tripled from a week ago to nearly 11 percent of the...
Missouri at Highest Risk for Fires from Drought July 19, 2012 The drought has spread across much of the country, creating extreme fire risks. But no place is more at risk...
Worst Midwest Drought Since 1956 Expanding North, West July 17, 2012 By Sam Nelson An expanding U.S. drought, now deemed the worst since 1956, dealt another blow to the corn crop, with conditions deteriorating...
Houston-Area Rain Floods Homes, May End Drought July 16, 2012 By Juan A. Lozano Historic rainfall levels that drenched the Houston area last week flooded dozens of homes and caused widespread street flooding, but...
Disaster Declaration Granted for Arkansas Agricultural Producers July 13, 2012 The U.S. Agriculture Department has granted a disaster declaration for 69 of Arkansas’ 75 counties due to the drought. The...
Wyo. Ranchers Selling Cattle Because Of Drought July 10, 2012 Wyoming ranchers have been selling off cattle early because there’s not enough grass for them to graze on because of...