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Rain relieves ravaged crops
Even with rain bringing a welcome respite, Franklin Parish continues to swelter under a prolonged drought.
Agriculture officials say the conditions could harm farmers as much as the recent backwater flooding of the Mississippi River.
"When you look at the overall effect of the flooding we have had, with the equivalent of two to three million acres of production lost, we expect that the drought will have as great an economic impact," said state Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain.
Franklin Parish was more fortunate than other parts of the state that saw acres of farm land underwater after spillways were opened to divert the rising waters of the Mississippi, but farmers here are reaching deep in their pockets to irrigate parched crops.For the full story, subscribe to the The Franklin Sun's NEW E-Edition! |
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