North-Carolina

North Carolina farmers caught in a drought is affecting most of the Southeast are concerned that they may not be able to grow enough feed to sport the over 900,000 cattle to reside in the state.

The western portion of North Carolina, is now under severe drought conditions, falling 10 inches short of the 27 inch yearly rainfall.

The ongoing drought could severely hinder North Carolina's $250 million cattle and hay production industry driving meat prices up in the nation's restaurant and grocery industry.

The state agricultural industry is trying to arrange to have hay shipped in from other states.one cow in the 3000 pounds of hay during the winter months.

when encouraging aspect though, is that the weather service is expecting a very active tropical season, during the months of August and September, which farmers hope will bring the much-needed rain.