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Vermont Drought Devastates Farmers: $100K Losses Loom

9/20/2025

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Vermont is experiencing severe drought, with 78% of the state affected, including 2% in extreme drought as of September 16.
Dairy farmers report losses, anticipating a 40% drop in feed production and rising supplemental feed costs.
Jon Lucas, a dairy farmer, incurs $100,000 in expenses for additional food and hauls water daily for his cows.
Government assistance may be delayed, requiring eight weeks of persistent conditions to trigger aid.
New Hampshire farmers also struggle with drought, impacting crops and livestock, with no significant rain expected.

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Story summary

Vermont is experiencing severe drought, with 78% of the state affected, including 2% in extreme drought as of September 16.
Dairy farmers report losses, anticipating a 40% drop in feed production and rising supplemental feed costs.
Jon Lucas, a dairy farmer, incurs $100,000 in expenses for additional food and hauls water daily for his cows.
Government assistance may be delayed, requiring eight weeks of persistent conditions to trigger aid.
New Hampshire farmers also struggle with drought, impacting crops and livestock, with no significant rain expected.