U.S. drought nearing record-dry conditions

U.S. farmers and ranchers are experiencing the worst drought since 2012.

Kurt Mether grows corn and soybeans along the Missouri River in Iowa and says he hasn’t received significant moisture since the fall. “It’s really dry, and everyone is concerned about that.”

Jay Reiners tells Brownfield the drought is intensifying on his farm in South-Central Nebraska. “I don’t think we’ve had 3 inches of snow all winter.  I think we’re 32 inches behind last year. 

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