Governor Brad Henry seeks federal aid for farmers, ranchers

 
MICHAEL MCNUTT
Published: July 22, 2009

Saying Oklahoma ’s farmers and ranchers have endured "about every form of bad weather imaginable” in the past 10 months, Gov. Brad Henry is seeking federal aid.

In a letter sent to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsak , the governor said ongoing drought conditions combined with floods, hail, fire, high winds and freezing temperatures have caused serious damage and losses to Oklahoma’s agricu...


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