While many residents in the Missouri Valley are dealing with this...
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Flooding in an IA corn field.
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Contrast of parched land next to an irrigated KS wheat field earlier this spring.
I guess I hope this post makes you stop and think of everyone who is affected by the extreme weather this summer and will be dealing with it on a day to day basis. Many farmers and ranchers are in danger of losing precious ground that has been in production for generations whether it be to a flood or extreme drought. It's going to be a rough summer for many, but agriculturists are pulling their boots on every day and digging their heels in to the ground to hang on for the ride.
I thought these maps were neat, well neat might not be the word to use...
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Counties in Kansas affected by severe drought.
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Areas in the Missouri River Valley affected by the severe flooding.
Praying for those involved,
Tera Rooney
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