While Rhode Island's official application will be filed next week, Kennedy said it was important to keep the state's request at the forefront of the Department of Agriculture's priorities. The last rainfall of any consequence fell on Rhode Island on May 23 and 24.
Water is needed for hundreds of hogs and poultry.
We are facing losses between 35 percent and 60 percent on most crops, and the possible complete loss of potatoes, healthy pastures and grass hay. Compelling evidence and statistics show that Rhode Island has been hit hard by the lack of water this growing season. The last rainfall of any consequence fell on Rhode Island on May 23 and 24. Water is needed for hundreds of hogs and poultry. We are facing losses between 35 percent and 60 percent of most crops, and the possible complete loss of potatoes, healthy pastures and grass hay.