Post by KNOWTHIS on Jun 21, 2007 13:11:29 GMT -5
I can personally attest to this as I’ve been living through it. I’ve been helping a neighbor build a house, pouring concrete, laying foundation etc. Hot as hell, dry as hell. It finally stormed this Tuesday and it was the first time in weeks. At least in middle TN. Of course some former CTC members (and I won’t name names) have berated me for suggesting that a potential water crisis is looming (if not already present).
columbiadailyherald.com/articles/2007/06/19/top_stories/01drought.txt
Alexander assesses drought toll
columbiadailyherald.com/articles/2007/06/19/top_stories/01drought.txt
Alexander assesses drought toll
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander walked through a dusty corn field in Loudon County on Monday, stepping over stunted plants that should be taller than him. He came to assess what could be Tennessee’s worst drought in decades.
“I am not here to make a lot of promises,” the Tennessee Republican told about 40 worried farmers, farm agents and other officials gathered at Cherry Brook Farm. But he said he would “try to make sure that whatever we can do, we will do.”
Agricultural experts say this spring has been the driest in 118 years of record-keeping. Comparisons are being drawn to the 1934 Dust Bowl.
The drought is affecting every one of Tennessee’s 95 counties. Rainfall deficits range from six inches below normal in western Tennessee to 15 inches below normal in eastern Tennessee.
Pastures are drying up. Cattlemen are feeding livestock winter hay. Many are thinning their herds. Beef cattle sales volume is setting records at local markets.
“I am not here to make a lot of promises,” the Tennessee Republican told about 40 worried farmers, farm agents and other officials gathered at Cherry Brook Farm. But he said he would “try to make sure that whatever we can do, we will do.”
Agricultural experts say this spring has been the driest in 118 years of record-keeping. Comparisons are being drawn to the 1934 Dust Bowl.
The drought is affecting every one of Tennessee’s 95 counties. Rainfall deficits range from six inches below normal in western Tennessee to 15 inches below normal in eastern Tennessee.
Pastures are drying up. Cattlemen are feeding livestock winter hay. Many are thinning their herds. Beef cattle sales volume is setting records at local markets.