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Drought and cover loss blamed for Texas dust storms
Texas dust storms intensify as drought and lack of cover erode land across the state. Clyde W. Graham of the U S Conservation Service warns acres damaged this blow season rival 1965 and may exceed mid-1950 levels without widespread rain. He cites low winter rainfall, limited cover crops, and poor emergency tillage as key factors.
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