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Agricultural impacts of Harvey

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Even though the tragedy of Hurricane Harvey is still ongoing and heartbreaking, I did want to share some stories about the impacts of Harvey so far that I have seen in the media. This is not by any means a complete list but just a sampling of the effects the storm has had on farmers.

AgWeb: Harvey Takes Big Bite at Ratoon Rice in Texas, Louisiana

Drovers’ Newsletter: Cow-Calk Producers Take Harvey’s Hit

Southeast Farm Press: Cattle Stranded in Texas Floodwaters

AgWired: Harvey Hits Texas Agriculture

AgWeb: Texas Farmers Assess Harvey Damage to Grain Bins, Cotton Crops

Southeast Farm Press: Impact of Hurricane Harvey on U.S.-Global cotton supply

Southeast Farm Press: ‘It looks like a bomb went off’ on the Texas Gulf Coast

Source: Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune Herald via AP and MintPressNews.com
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