Thirty counties in Alabama have been designated as Natural Disaster Areas due to the recent drought. Twelve additional contiguous counties have been listed as disaster counties. Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Rick Pate said, “These drought conditions are placing significant stress on Alabama farmers and ranchers, impacting crops, pastures and livestock across much of our state. We strongly encourage producers to …
USDA Declares 19 Alabama Counties Disaster Areas Due to Drought
Severe Drought Takes a Toll on Alabama Farmers Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has officially designated 19 Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas following prolonged drought conditions. The designation reflects widespread agricultural losses during the most recent growing season. “The drought severely affected several Alabama counties, impacting …


