Jammu region may be declared hit by droughtSeptember 16th, 2009 JAMMU - Authorities here are considering declaring the Jammu region drought-hit as it has received 40 percent less rainfall this monsoon. "We are gathering the statistics and other facts to see if we can declare the region drought-hit.
Himachal seeks Rs.608.13 crore for drought reliefSeptember 5th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh has sought Rs.608.13 crore in central assistance for drought relief measures in the state, an official statement said Saturday. Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi and sought Rs.608.13 crore central assistance for carrying out drought relief measures, it said.
Dozens of Indian farmers, struggling with drought and debt, kill themselvesAugust 27th, 2009 Drought, debt lead to Indian farmers' suicidesHYDERABAD, India — Dozens of impoverished farmers struggling with debt and poor rainfall have killed themselves in southern India in recent weeks, leaving behind families plunged even further into poverty, activists and politicians said. Nearly every day, newspapers report more farmer suicides in Andhra Pradesh, a state of 80 million people where 70 percent of the population depends on agriculture — and which has suffered badly this year from weak monsoon rains.
Andhra government reluctant to declare droughtAugust 18th, 2009 HYDERABAD - With the southwest monsoon triggering heavy rains in parts of Andhra Pradesh and reviving hopes of the farmers, the Congress government is reluctant to declare the state drought hit. Minister for Revenue and Relief D.
Texas drought, scorching heat bring $3.6 billion in agriculture losses; tally could top recordJuly 21st, 2009 Texas agriculture losses reach $3.6 billionLUBBOCK, Texas — Drought in Texas has led to an estimated $3.6 billion in crop and livestock losses, and without ample rains, the year's final tally could top the state record set in 2006, Texas agriculture officials say. Crops and rangeland are scorched from lack of rainfall and record triple-digit temperatures throughout parts of Texas — the nation's second-largest agriculture state behind California.
Assam declares 14 districts drought-hitJuly 15th, 2009 GUWAHATI - The Assam government has declared more than half of the state as drought-hit, saying agriculture was badly hit due to scanty monsoon rains, officials said Wednesday. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi late Tuesday.
Battered by the elements, Oklahoma winter wheat harvest to be less than 2008July 10th, 2009 Elements batter Oklahoma winter wheat cropOKLAHOMA CITY — Battered by drought, a late freeze and flooding rain, Oklahoma's winter wheat harvest may produce only half of what was yielded last year, officials said. With about 98 percent harvested, the U.S.
Texas has driest regions in the US; major cities baking in heat, rainfall chances slimJuly 8th, 2009 Drought conditions turn dire in parts of TexasLUBBOCK, Texas — If not for the triple-digit heat, central Texas rancher Debbie Davis could almost think it was a different season entirely. "The (pasture) grass looks like it's the dead of winter," said Davis, who raises beef cattle and Texas Longhorns northwest of San Antonio.
Jharkhand declares four districts as drought hitJuly 7th, 2009 RANCHI - Jharkhand Tuesday declared four of its 24 districts as drought hit, an official said. The four districts which have been declared as drought hit are Palamau, Chatra, Latehar and Garhwa.
USDA: Cotton acreage hits lowest level since 1983, amid continued interest in corn, soybeansJune 30th, 2009 Report: Cotton acres hit lowest level since 1983NEW ORLEANS — U.S. farmers planted their fewest cotton acres since 1983 — just over 9 million — amid a continued swapping of acres for better priced and less-costly-to-produce crops such as corn and soybeans.
Unexpected boost in corn planting this year could ease food prices, help ailing ethanol plantsJune 30th, 2009 Farmers plant more corn than expected in 2009ST. LOUIS — Farmers planted an unexpectedly large crop of corn and soybeans this year, easing some fears of rising food costs.
Government says it has crisis management plan for droughtJune 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government says it has a Crisis Management Plan (CMP) to deal with the drought the country may face in the wake of a delayed monsoon. The plan, which has been charted out jointly by the agricultural ministry and the Co-operation Drought Management Division, refers to the programme to be pressed into action in the event of a crisis situation to minimise damage to life, property and environment.
Consumers could face higher food prices this year because of dwindling crop suppliesJune 11th, 2009 Lower crop supplies could mean higher food pricesCrop prices could rise this year because of dwindling supplies of U.S. corn and soybeans, raising fears of grain shortages and higher food costs for consumers.
President approves disaster aid for Ala. counties hit hard by April storms, tornadoes, floodsMay 9th, 2009 President approves disaster aid for Ala. countiesWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster for Alabama counties affected by severe storms, flooding, tornadoes and straight-line winds in mid-April.
Recent rains revive Kansas winter wheat crop in some areas, but others could still struggleMay 8th, 2009 Recent rains revive Kansas winter wheat cropWICHITA, Kan. — Recent rains have helped revive parched winter wheat crops in western Kansas but farms elsewhere are still waiting for relief, industry experts said.
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