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Drought Eases In Farm Belt, But Not Over Yet

Associated Press — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:45:59 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A cool, rainy spring is easing dry conditions in parts of the nation's farm belt that saw the worst of last year's drought.

But optimism is being tempered, as that weather pattern has kept anxious farmers in most of Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and Wisconsin from planting

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Continued Drought Forecast [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:21:25 +0000

Much of the west could continue to see drought conditions through this summer, according to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey. Tax Freedom Day falls on April 18th this year, according to the Tax Foundation's Annual Calculation. Amy Richards has details. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Buffalo Bill Reservoir Will Have Adequate Water

Trevor T. Trujillo — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:25:29 +0000

Bureau of Reclamation officials say Buffalo Bill Reservoir may not fill to the brim this spring but it should have enough water to meet irrigation needs in northern Wyoming this spring and summer.

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Wyo. Hay Production in 2012 Worst Since 2002

Associated Press — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 07:17:44 +0000

Hot, dry weather took a toll on Wyoming's 2012 hay crop.

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USDA's Crop Report For 2012 Shows Drought Impact

Associated Press — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:20:14 +0000

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is releasing its final crop report for 2012, providing a glimpse of what last year's drought cost the nation's farmers and others.

The report covers a number of crops, but attention will likely focus on corn production

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Hitching Post Civil Lawsuit Delayed [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:05:10 +0000

A federal judge has agreed to delay a civil lawsuit over the 2010 fire that damaged the historic Hitching Post Inn. Doug Randall has the details. The lingering drought could have an effect on future Christmas Tree production. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Drought Causing Higher Commodity Prices, Increased Competition [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:15:27 +0000

The Wyoming Business Leadership Institute is accepting applications for it's October 31-November 2 seminar in Laramie. Amy Richards has the details. USDA Economist Paul Westcott says this year's drought is behind both higher commodity prices and forecasts of production increases that could mean more competition for U.S. crops. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Vilsack Announces Drought Assistance [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:51:19 +0000

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says additional funding and other assistance will be provided by the USDA to help agriculture producers deal with the drought conditions that have struck much of the nation. Members of the University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council and the Advanced Conversion Technologies Task Force will meet this month in Laramie. Amy Richards reports. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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USDA Says Money Available to Fund Crop Insurance [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:31:19 +0000

Bill Murphy of the USDA Risk Management Agency says that agency will have the necessary funding available to handle potential crop insurance claims related to the drought conditions much of the country is experiencing. A team of students, faculty, staff and administrators from the University of Wyoming joined similar teams from 32 institutions across the country in Washington D.C. recently to learn about ways to improve the health of their students by reducing risks associated with high-risk drinking. Amy Richards has a report. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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FBI Searches Home of Aurora, Co. Shooting Suspect [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:54:41 +0000

FBI agents and police used a hook and ladder fire truck to reach the Denver suburb apartment window of the suspect in a mass shooting at a movie theater in Aurora. A new survey of bankers suggests the economy is slowing down in rural areas of 10 Midwest and Western States. Doug Randall reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Drought To Raise Grocery Prices [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:19:22 +0000

The State Building Commission has approved spending $400, 000 on initial design work for renovation of the state Capitol interior. Amy Richards reports. The drought affecting farmers and ranchers will cause some food prices to increase

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Wildlife Water Access Encouraged [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:24:23 +0000

Five large drug and retail chains are suing Pfizer Inc. and a second drug maker. alleging they conspired to delay sales of cheap generic versions of the cholesterol drug Lipitor. Amy Richards has details

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Drought, Flooding Hurt Ag Income [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:21:35 +0000

A combination of drought conditions and flooding in several western and mid-western states is cutting into farm income. Amy Richards has details. An Oregon couple are in custody after allegedly shooting a 54 year old California man several times and stealing his van near Rock Springs. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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