Condition of Agricultural Land Damaged by the Midwest Flood: Joint Hearing Before the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and the Subcommittee on Environment, Credit, and Rural Development of the Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session, November 19, 1993 |
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Page 67 - There have also been significant damages to agricultural infrastructure such as levees, ditches, roads and bridges. Agriculture is a vital component of Missouri's general economy. Losses in the agricultural economy ripple through many different sectors of the state's economy. University of Missouri agricultural economist Dr. Curtis Braschler has estimated that existing crop losses will actually result in a reduction in the state's total industry output of more than $500 million. A reduction of this...
Page 31 - With that, we will recess subject to the call of the Chair. Thank you.
Page 37 - USC 3837-3837f), and the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Relief From the Major, Widespread Flooding in the Midwest Act of 1993, Public Law 103-75, 107 Stat.
Page 2 - Appropriations, and the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies of the House Committee on Appropriations have also expressed interest in farm loans.
Page 67 - Of this amount, 50 percent (227,585 acres) have sand deposits greater than 9 inches. A total of 546 million cubic yards of sand are estimated to have been deposited on land which had previously been cropped.
Page 66 - Subcommittee's continued interest is much appreciated. Although much of the flood water has receded, the federal government will play a critical role throughout the recovery period. This testimony summarizes the state's flood damages and the economics associated with levee repair. Like our neighbors to the north and east, the devastation in Missouri has been widespread and the losses will be felt for years to come.
Page 68 - Longer term, the combination of foregone income and flood related expenses could seriously weaken the financial stability of those impacted by this year's flooding. It will take time before the final toll of this year's flooding is known. However, it is clear that 1993 will be both a year to remember and a year to forget.
Page 66 - Almost 3200 businesses in Missouri have suffered physical and/or economic damage in the 59 counties and 1 city designated before August 3, 1993. Over 46,000 employees lost wages for one or more days, due to flooding or flood-related problems. Approximately 25,000 employees were laid off. As of August 6...
Page 68 - Approximately 478,000 acres of cropland in 25 counties along the Missouri River would be at risk if the levees are not repaired. The value of the annual crop production on this land is $96.2 million.
Page 66 - ... state agencies, including the Federal and State Emergency Management Agencies continue to compile information on damages to homes, businesses, infrastructure, and public facilities. Final damage figures are not yet available, however several estimates have been released. Missouri Governor Mel Camahan has indicated that the state's losses outside of agriculture total $1.25 billion.