Drought grips central U S corn belt as rivers run low
Illinois farmer Mike Shane reports a May 8 soaking followed by scarce rainfall as his 200 acre corn crop withers. Central U S drought reaches levels not seen since 2012 with widespread soil moisture loss, low Mississippi flows, and forecasts showing continued dry spells despite El Niño hopes. Groundwater and stream levels decline while farmers face higher costs per acre amid potential billion bushel yield reductions.
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Smoke and heat loom as Canada wildfires persist across summer
The National Weather Service warns of a stubborn heat and smoke pattern across the Midwest and East as Canada’s wildfires burn at record intensity. Forecasters say a stalled weather pattern will repeatedly bring north smoky air and south heat, with little relief expected through July.
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