District of Columbia area crop yields nearly halved, livestock being fed hay
9/11/2023 5:43:03 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
Society & Public Health
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
District of Columbia
District of Columbia, DC
Washington, DC
Calvert County, MD
Charles County, MD
Frederick County, MD
Frederick, MD
Howard County, MD
Montgomery County, MD
Gaithersburg, MD
Rockville, MD
Prince George's County, MD
Alexandria City, VA
Alexandria, VA
Arlington County, VA
Arlington, VA
Clarke County, VA
Fairfax City, VA
Fairfax County, VA
Falls Church City, VA
Fauquier County, VA
Fredericksburg City, VA
Loudoun County, VA
Manassas City, VA
Prince William County, VA
Spotsylvania County, VA
Stafford County, VA
Warren County, VA
Jefferson County, WV
Start Date: 9/10/2023
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Farmers in the D.C. region have seen crop yields down as much as 40%, due to drought. Some streams were drying up, and livestock were already eating hay instead of grazing in green pastures. Farmers were praying for rain.
The Washington Post (D.C.), Sept 10, 2023
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