Governor Riley Thanks Agriculture Secretary for Additional Drought Aid
Statement
Issues: Agriculture and Food
Following the US Department of Agriculture's announcement today of additional hay and forage for livestock in drought stricken areas, Governor Bob Riley issued the following statement:
"I am grateful to Secretary Johanns for granting this request. Alabama is currently suffering from the most severe drought in over one hundred years, and our farmers are taking a direct hit. While we must continue to find ways to combat the drought, this assistance will allow Alabama's farmers to breathe a little easier during these hard times."
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