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Iowa Drought Worsens Amid Heat | Des Moines News
Iowa’s drought is worsening, with 22% of the state now in moderate drought—up sharply from the prior week, especially in the west—and a tiny 0.1% under severe drought. Though some rain fell after the latest report, the dry spell follows a brutal heatwave and is already stressing crops like corn and soybeans. Conditions are worse than last year, when only 1.5% of Iowa was dry at this time. With weekly updates from the U.S. Drought Monitor, farmers and communities are watching closely as this dry spell threatens agriculture and livelihoods. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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