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Snow shelves drought in bone dry Kansas farms
In southwest Kansas a 10 inch snowstorm offers relief but drought remains severe. Farmers like 78 year old Bob Spencer report dry wells and high temperatures. Experts warn one snow season cannot undo months of drought. crop losses total hundreds of millions, with insurance payouts and cattle markets affected as farmers seek feed and water.
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Kendall
Bob Spencer
Hamilton County
Kansas
Kansas State
Mary Knapp
Knapp
U.S. Drought Monitor
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Chelsea Good
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Spencer
State Ag Department
Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service
Dumler
National Weather Service