Post date: Aug 07, 2012 10:57:41 PM
"We are seeing devastating droughts throughout the country. It is a historic drought and it is having a profound impact on farmers and ranchers all across many states," Obama said, following a meeting with members of the White House Rural Council.
Nearly two-thirds of the continental United States is under moderate to exceptional drought, the worst drought since 1956.
Meeting with the White House Rural Council, U.S. President Barack Obama says more work needs to be done to help farmers and ranchers impacted by a drought in the U.S. and calls on Congress to pass a farm bill.
WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES (AUGUST 7, 2012) (RESTRICTED POOL) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday (August 7) said the drought in the U.S. Midwest is taking a heavy toll on the crop growing region, and called on Congress to pass a farm bill that would provide more aid to ranchers and farmers.