BISMARCK, N.D. (AP Sept 5, 2012) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has
declared an agricultural disaster for some parts of North Dakota
due to the drought.
     Gov. Jack Dalrymple and North Dakota’s congressional delegation
announced that Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack notified them of
the declaration on Wednesday.

The declaration makes farmers and ranchers in 16 counties in the state eligible for federal assistance because of damaged crops.

     The counties covered by the declaration are Barnes, Benson,
Cass, Eddy, Foster, Grand Forks, Griggs, La Moure and Nelson.
     Also, Ramsey, Ransom, Richland, Steele, Stutsman, Trail and
Walsh counties were part of the declaration.