Cotton, hay, livestock affected in Shelby County, Alabama
9/26/2019 6:59:32 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
Shelby County, AL
Start Date: 9/24/2019
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Drought conditions have cost Shelby County cotton farmers, livestock producers and hay growers. The cotton harvest was lighter than normal with one grower losing 500 pounds, completely trimming his profit margin. Drought increased the cost of caring for livestock and resulted in less money at auction, as much as $200 less for calves.
Hay production was down. In addition, the ground was too dry to plant winter crops.
WBRC-TV Fox 6 Birmingham (Ala.), Sept. 24, 2019
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