According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources website, more than 90% of counties in the state are experiencing drought conditions including Taney and Stone Counties, which are considered to be abnormally dry.
The website said most Missouri counties are experiencing some level of dryness, with the most intense being in central Missouri. Droughts can cause soil to dry out, which causes plants to die, leading livestock to suffer. Extended periods of time without water can have a potentially serious impact in various aspects of life including agriculture, environment and economy. While storms can drop large amounts of rain in a short time, the water may run off into streams instead of soaking into the ground where it is needed during a drought.
In response to such conditions throughout the state, emergency hay and water have been made available for family farms at Missouri Department of Conservation areas and Missouri state parks.
Source: bransontrilakesnews.com
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