Unlike Hurricane Katrina which rushed through New Orleans and Louisiana, the remnants of Hurricane Isaac have stalled sending over two feet of rain that has flooded the areas around New Orleans.
The upgraded levee system put in place after Hurricane Katrina spared the city itself of flooding but surrounding towns are under several feet of water. Continue reading
Five counties in Arkansas have been declared “Primary Natural Disaster Areas” by the US Department of Agriculture due to an invasion of armyworms.
The armyworm invades grasses, small grain crops and corn primarily but can attack other crops. The worm feeds and moves at night and on cloudy days so infestations can take time to be noticed by farmers. The worms are capable of destroying entire crops. Continue reading
