DROUGHT LEAVES AMERICAN MEAT PRODUCERS IN DEEP TROUBLE
July 1st, 2012
BY LEAH GERMAIN
AMERICAN livestock producers are in "deep trouble" following the worst drought the country has experienced in 25 years, according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack.
With over 61% of US land mass having been impacted by the drought as of July 25, the government has implemented a disaster relief system to help farmers and livestock producers, with aid tactics including greater access to low-interest loans.
"The President instructed us to reduce the interest rate on [low-interest] loans from ...
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