Bone-dry October Triggers Widespread Flash Drought Across U S
Nearly half of the United States faces flash drought as October records show extreme dryness in 26 states and Alaska. Cities from New York to Los Angeles report no measurable rain, jeopardizing agriculture and river shipping along the Mississippi. Experts cite a warming world and shifting weather patterns as contributing factors.
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Autonomous farming tech gains traction amid labor squeeze
In Florida and beyond, farmers test solar powered underground irrigation and autonomous tractors to save water and cut labor. Experts say automation could boost yields while addressing heat and drought, though costs and reliability raise questions for small growers and workers. Industry leaders hail progress, while skeptics warn of dependence on tech and loss of farmcraft heritage.
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