Farmers in drought-stricken areas urged to take precautions
9/22/2025 2:13:17 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Fire
Relief, Response & Restrictions
AFFECTED AREAS:
Alabama
Arkansas
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Iowa
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Maryland
Maine
Michigan
Missouri
Mississippi
Montana
North Carolina
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
Nevada
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming
Start Date: 9/17/2025
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Farmers in drought-stricken areas of the U.S. were urged to take extra precautions because widespread drought increases the risk of farm fires. It would be prudent to check equipment for charged fire extinguishers, keep water trailers ready in remote fields, and train workers in emergency procedures.
Farms.com (Ames, Iowa), Sep 17, 2025
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