Cows producing less milk, cream in Cherokee County, Texas
8/18/2023 5:33:11 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Fire
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Society & Public Health
AFFECTED AREAS:
Cherokee County, TX
Start Date: 8/15/2023
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Rain has been very scarce in Cherokee County in the past 30 days and was starting to affect agriculture. Milk and cream production were down at a dairy in Jacksonville. The cows only wanted to lay in the shade and didn’t want to get up and graze. Ponds were drying up.
The local fire department captain urged residents to be wise and not burn materials outdoors due to the heightened fire danger. There have been more grass and forest fires than usual.
Pastors in many area churches were encouraging members to pray for drought relief.
A garden center owner warned his customers that they may lose grass and shrubs this summer if the landscaping is not watered regularly.
Jacksonville Daily Progress (Texas), Aug 15, 2023
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