Texas drought has farmers on the ropes
Sunday, May 22, 2011 - 00:00
in Earth & Climate
West Texas farmers and ranchers struggle to survive the worst drought in the region since the Dust Bowl of the 1930s.The wind in West Texas is famously powerful and incessant. But this year, more big blows than anyone can remember have roared through, stripping away precious topsoil and carrying off another season of hope for farmers and ranchers.