USDA Declares 82 KS Counties As Disaster Areas Due To Drought

By Stephen Koranda

Published July 12, 2012 at 9:03 AM CDT

A crop of wheat growing.

Parker Michael Knight

The federal government has declared a disaster in 82 Kansas counties because of the drought conditions.

The heat and a lack of rain have taken a toll on agriculture in the state.

The decision makes assistance available to farmers and ranchers.