Dairy Farmers in Vermont are struggling to acquire enough feed for their livestock in the wake of damage done by Tropical Storm Irene. Their losses and damages are estimated to be about US10 million (€7.761 million), though a final tally is still being determined. The August storm flooded 6,000 of the state's 92,000 acres of feed corn, causing water damage that flattened, contaminated or moulded crops. Vermont Agriculture Secretary Chuck Ross said "It's going to put [farmers] under strain. Most affected farmers will need feed until May or June, when cows can graze again. If they keep their cows in barns year-round, they’ll need feed until next fall. Read more ...
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