ST. LOUIS (AP) Mike Shane’s Illinois farm got a nice soaking on May 8, shortly after he planted his corn crop. Since then, rain has been hard to come by. Plenty of storms have ventured close only to fizzle out before making it to Shane’s 200-acre spread near Peoria. “It comes across the Mississippi […]
Central US now getting worst of drought stressing corn crops, depleting rivers kshb.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kshb.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Experts say the drought in the central U.S. is the worst since at least 2012, and in some areas, is drawing comparisons to the 1988 drought that devastated corn, wheat and soybean crops.
Central US now getting worst of the drought eastbaytimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from eastbaytimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Drought in Illinois and other Midwest states affecting crops chicagotribune.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from chicagotribune.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.