Concerns Regarding Severe Drought Situation in Delaware

He says not only is it dry, but we also had several heat waves in the summer, which had a major impact on crops including corn and soybean yields.

The drought situation is becoming more of a concern here on Delmarva. Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse tells the Talk of Delmarva they are looking at what steps need to be taken to address the issue in the First State…

He says as discussions continue among officials with the Delaware Department of Agriculture, Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control as well as the Governor’s Office, updates to the public will be forthcoming regarding what action plans are decided and what the outlook is concerning the drought. Right now, most of Delaware is in D2 right now which is the severe drought stage.