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Gov. Parson extends drought alert

Missouri Governor Mike Parson has extended the state’s drought alert through September 1^st.

The executive order directs continued coordination of resources and response efforts in counties experiencing moderate or greater drought conditions. It will also extend to any other county that begins experiencing drought conditions consistent with the state drought plan’s phases and triggers table.

As of Thursday, 11 Missouri counties are experiencing severe drought, 71 counties are experiencing moderate drought, and 86 counties are experiencing abnormally dry conditions.

The order makes emergency water pumping and haying opportunities available to farmers on public lands, including select state parks and conservation areas. The University of Missouri and Missouri Department of Agriculture have both developed hay directories to help farmers and ranchers locate hay.