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USDA adds dozens of Siouxland counties to drought disaster declaration

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By Matt Breen, Evening Anchor - bio | email
This map shows counties declared as "primary" or "contiguous" disaster areas by the USDA. This map shows counties declared as "primary" or "contiguous" disaster areas by the USDA.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTIV) -

The U.S Ag Department has declared even more counties as disaster areas as the drought deepens.

Now, every Siouxland county is included.

U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, of Iowa, says, "The ongoing drought continues to inflict hardship on farmers in Iowa and across the Midwest. With today's announcement, farmers in eligible counties may apply and qualify for low-interest loans and other disaster assistance through the USDA Farm Service Agency. I welcome today's actions and thank Secretary Vilsack for responding to our severe drought problems in Iowa."

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