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U.S. declares drought-stricken states largest natural disaster area ever

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Sat, 2012-07-14 00:34 — Maeryn Obley

U.S. declares drought-stricken states largest natural disaster area everImage: Primary and contiguous counties designated under drought fast-track (USDA & FSA)

news.yahoo.com - Dylan Stableford - July 12th, 2012

The United States Department of Agriculture has declared natural disaster areas in more than 1,000 counties and 26 drought-stricken states, making it the largest natural disaster in America ever.

The declaration—which covers roughly half of the country—gives farmers and ranchers devastated by drought access to federal aid, including low-interest emergency loans.

"Agriculture remains a bright spot in our nation's economy," U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Wednesday while announcing the assistance program.

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Thu, 2012-08-02 23:15 — Kathy Gilbeaux

cnn.com - by David Ariosto and Melissa Abbey - August 1, 2012

(CNN) -- More than half of all U.S. counties have been designated disaster zones, the Department of Agriculture reported, blaming excessive heat and a devastating drought that's spread across the Corn Belt and contributed to rising food prices.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack declared disaster zone designations for an additional 218 counties in 12 states Wednesday because of damage and losses caused by drought and excessive heat.

The states are Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee and Wyoming.

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