Drought Relief Seen Limited as U S Outlook Stays Grim
Federal forecast suggests drought remains through November with little relief for farmers and ranchers. Some regions may gain slight improvement, but overall drought coverage holds near 61.8 percent with Nebraska and Kansas showing worsening extreme conditions while Iowa and Illinois show modest gains.
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Great Lakes apple harvest starts early due to weather
Apple picking in the Northeast and Upper Midwest begins ahead of schedule as a deep April freeze killed blossoms. Growers report major losses from New York to Minnesota with Michigan hit hardest losing up to ninety percent of its crop. Surviving fruit ripens several weeks early as harvesting nears.
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