Drought Impact Reporter

Pastures dry, producers feeding hay in Iredell County, North Carolina
9/26/2019 7:14:50 PM

CATEGORIES:

Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife

AFFECTED AREAS:

Iredell County, NC

Start Date: 9/23/2019 -

Pastures dried up in Iredell County, leaving producers to begin feeding hay early, according to the county’s N.C. Cooperative Extension director. Limited rainfall resulted in poor grass growth and poor hay production. The soybean yield was also expected to be low. The county was recognized as being abnormally dry. Statesville Record and Landmark (N.C.), Sept. 23, 2019

Sources

Statesville Record and Landmark . Iredell farmers struggle with lack of rain - Statesville Record and Landmark (NC). Monday, September 23, 2019 https://www.statesville.com/news/local/iredell-farmers-struggle-with-lack-of-rain/article_142d28b4-de54-11e9-a844-077d5f15c939.html.

Pastures dry, producers feeding hay in Iredell County, North Carolina9/26/2019 7:14:50 PM

Pastures dry, producers feeding hay in Iredell County, North Carolina
9/26/2019 7:14:50 PM