date:Jul 19, 2012
al with the effects of the drought are somewhat limited and urged Congress to act quickly to help farmers and ranchers.
Mr. Vilsack said ranchers were most seriously affected and he expects the prices of beef, poultry and pork may go down a bit, but over time they will rise.
Our livestock producers are in deep trouble, Mr. Vilsack said. The most important thing is for Congress to take action.
The announcement adds counties in Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Tennessee, Utah a