Record corn harvest predicted as USDA raises forecast
Record crops are forecast in 2010 with USDA revising upward its corn crop estimate to 14 billion bushels, surpassing last year’s 13.9 billion. Iowa leads production at 2.44 billion bushels, while Illinois, Nebraska and Minnesota also expect large yields as ample rain and cool temps boost output.
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Southwest braces as Lake Mead water drops
Las Vegas officials push conservation while drilling a new pipeline to continue drawing water from Lake Mead as the drought lowers levels to historic lows. Marina businesses idle and farmers relying on Hoover Dam face growing stress in the Colorado River system feeding 40 million people and 4 million acres of farmland.
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Great Flood of 2014 Hits Detroit Suburbs
In Warren and surrounding Detroit suburbs heavy rains caused widespread flooding with roads impassable. A woman died after her vehicle was trapped and a worker exited through floodwaters near Interstate 696. Officials warned against driving and sought FEMA help as thousands abandoned cars flooded the area.
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