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S.D. farm income from crop sales increases in 2012
In 2012 all operating income from the crop enterprises accounted for 50.4% of the total farm income. This is further broken down into crop sales of 35%, crop insurance claims of 13.3%, and government payments of 2.1%. This is an increase of 9.3% over...Tags: Arable Farming, Insurance, Natural Disasters, Science and Technology
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2013 grass production taking a hit
Huron (NRCS) - As the spring progresses, South Dakota producers are being faced with critical decisions that will affect their operations for years to come say officials with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The U.S. Drought Monitor...Tags: Agriculture, Energy Resources, Natural Resource Industry, Environmental Issues, Conservation
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Farmers got too much aid in drought, report says
WASHINGTON - Farmers gained unnecessarily at taxpayers' expense in the drought of 2012 because of the nation's crop insurance program, an environmental research and advocacy group charged on May 1. Citing a report prepared by University of Iowa...Tags: U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, Luxury Vehicles, Collin Peterson, Environmental Issues, Insurance
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Dealing with Drought: Tips to save water
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsFrom building rain barrels, to shutting off the faucet when you brush your teeth, there are many ways to save water at your home. Every drop counts when water bill go up, and supplies go down due to the drought. "Our daughter was our painter for all...Tags: Environmental Issues, Natural Disasters, Energy Saving
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Dealing with Drought: Boating and hunting take a hit
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsThe long-term drought may limit summer fun at the lake, and close the doors for good at businesses that make a living off the water. Right now, Kansas is above normal for rain this spring. But that water hasn't sunk deep enough to raise Kansas lakes....Tags: Lakes and Ponds, Natural Disasters
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Colleen Castille: The right path for Florida's water future
Every day, news outlets highlight Florida's water challenges: Rising sea level, drought, and concerns about water quality. Today, Florida is over-pumping our groundwater aquifer — a finite water source — and consuming water at an...Tags: Environmental Politics, Environmental Issues, Water, Conservation, Environmental Cleanup
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Water war between Klamath River farmers, tribes poised to erupt
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — For decades this rural basin has battled over the Klamath River's most precious resource: water that sustains fish, irrigates farms and powers the hydroelectric dams that block one of the largest salmon runs on the West Coast....Tags: John Kitzhaber, Endangered Species, Conservation, Natural Disasters, PacifiCorp
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Rapid City to limit lawn-watering this summer as southwestern SD remains mired in drought
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Rapid City officials say lawn and garden watering restrictions will start in the city next month, despite record snowfall in April. The U.S. Drought Monitor map shows that southwestern South Dakota remains mired in drought....Tags: Natural Disasters
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Dealing with Drought: Impact on agriculture
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsKansas farmlands were scorched last summer by extreme heat, and no moisture. There were massive crop losses and ranchers had to sell off herds due to rising costs of feed and water. This spring, the rains have returned. But it may be too late to help...Tags: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Disasters
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Drought cancels release of trout
LAGRANGE -- State wildlife officials have canceled plans to stock additional trout in five northern Indiana streams because last summer's drought cut trout production at a state fishery. The state Department of Natural Resources said Friday the trout...Tags: Natural Disasters
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Dealing with Drought: Have recent rains helped Kansas?
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsRecent rains have helped fill up Kansas rivers and back yard ponds, but it's only making a dent in our ongoing drought. This week, much of the state is still experiencing extreme to exceptional drought conditions. - Click here to see US Drought Monitor...Tags: National Weather Service, Natural Disasters, Weather Reports, Weather
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Climate change may bring drought to temperate areas, study says
This post has been corrected, as indicated below.WASHINGTON — Climate change may increase the risk of extreme rainfall in the tropics and drought in the world's temperate zones, according to a new study led by NASA. "These results in many ways are the worst of all possible worlds," said Peter...Tags: Ecosystems, NASA, Global Change, Weather Statistics, Conservation
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