Will visit Southern Iowa Counties
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be touring counties in Southern Iowa on SATURDAY, July 21st that were recently approved for emergency farm loans because of the recent lack of rain and severe heat in the area and in Missouri. Loebsack will tour farms, talk with officials from FSA offices and meet with local Farm Bureau and community members in Southern Iowa counties, including Appanoose, Davis, Lee and Wayne. Reports have said this is the worst drought in Iowa since 1988. Loebsack will also be discussing his call for disaster-loss programs for crops and livestock to be extended in the farm bill to cover this crop year.
"With no end in sight to the hot weather and lack of rain, crops and livestock across Iowa will continue to be adversely affected," said Loebsack. "I am ready to work alongside these farmers assisting in any way necessary."
The full schedule and additional details will be forthcoming.
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