Tag: Drought
McKee issues drought watch, urges Rhode Islanders to conserve water
Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced Rhode Island’s first drought watch since 2002 early Thursday afternoon.
At the advice of the state’s Drought Steering Committee, McKee...
URI lab is a real (plant) lifesaver for farms, landscapers
Roots Farm co-owner Kelli Roberts’ Asian greens were wilting and she wasn’t sure what was causing the problem, so she contacted the Plant Diagnostic...
McKee issues statewide drought advisory
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee issued a statewide drought advisory Wednesday based on the recommendation of federal, state and local experts that make...
Silver lining: Northeast drought benefits some businesses
BOSTON (AP) – There is a silver lining to the drought affecting the northeastern U.S. that has frustrated farmers, dried up rivers and reservoirs,...
Northeastern farmers face new challenges with severe drought
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Vermont farmer Brian Kemp is used to seeing the pastures at Mountain Meadows Farm grow slower in the hot, late summer,...
Officials: Drought worsening in southern New England
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Southern New England is experiencing worsening drought conditions, government officials said Thursday, urging residents to voluntarily take steps to reduce...
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