Worsening drought conditions in parts of US stressing crops

Worsening drought conditions in parts of US stressing crops

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Drought conditions are getting worse in several states, and extreme heat and weeks with little rain have begun to stress corn, soybeans, wheat and livestock in some areas.
DES MOINES, Iowa – Drought conditions worsened in several states over the past week from extreme heat and weeks with little rain, raising the prospect that grocery staples such as bread and beans could cost more as the region that produces those commodities is hardest hit……