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Kansas: Spring Hail Storm Damages Wheat Fields

06/19/2011 Leave a comment Go to comments

By Alicia Myers – “Spring storms are wreaking havoc on farmers’ fields in Sedgwick county. Wheat fields received the majority of damage during a recent hail storm.

For farmers, the damage has hurt their crops, and their pocketbooks.

Mick Rausch is no stranger to Spring storms, especially those that strike right in the middle of wheat harvest.

‘I can remember doing wheat harvest when I was 8, 9, 10 years old,’ said Rausch.

Since a young age, Rausch has always hoped for a good crop.

‘Farmers are eternal optimists,’ said Rausch.

Until the June 9th hail storm hit, Rausch had been fairly lucky.

‘You’ve got a whole years worth of income potential out there. The thought of losing a whole year’s work in a 5 minute storm, it can lead to some sleepless nights,’ said Rausch.

This storm, however, lasted for just under an hour.” Read more.

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