Crops, wells affected by drought in Irwin County, Georgia
11/11/2016 1:32:24 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Irwin County, GA
Ocilla, GA
Start Date: 9/1/2016
- End Date: 11/11/2016
Dryland crops affected; some harvested with very little yields, some not harvested, cotton and peanuts. Pasture not producing grass; feeding hay early and rye not growing, Having to irrigate what I can to emerge rye for grazing. Deep wells going dry due to drought. Having to cut cow herd to save grazing, selling cattle at rock bottom prices.
From an agricultural producer in Irwin County, Georgia, on November 11, 2016
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Crops, wells affected by drought in Irwin County, Georgia.
Friday, November 11, 2016
