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Drought Conditions Impacting Farming Economies in Missouri and Kansas

Drought Conditions Impacting Farming Economies in Missouri and Kansas


Over 91% of Missouri is in one of the five drought classifications, while over 86% of Kansas is experiencing drought.

This morning, we’ll learn the impact of recent storms on the ongoing droughts in Kansas and Missouri. KRPS’s Fred Fletcher-Fierro has more.

Missouri is in such dire drought conditions that Governor Mike Parson had to address the issue with farmers at the Missouri State Farm in Sedalia on Monday.

While recent widespread rains have brought some much-needed relief, most of Missouri is still suffering under serious drought conditions.

According to the Missouri Drought Assessment Committee, nearly 92% of Missouri is experiencing drought conditions.

Parson said Monday, “Hot summers are nothing new in Missouri, but this summer, Missouri’s drought conditions are mainly impacting our state’s livestock producers,” .

Source: krps.org

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