Drought is expected to cover most of the Plains during the upcoming spring season.
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Drought is expected to cover most of the Plains during the upcoming spring season.
Mild summer temperatures and periods of rain are suggested for corn-producing states when El Nino develops.
Drought is expected to cover most of the Plains during the upcoming spring season.
Mild summer temperatures and periods of rain are suggested for corn-producing states when El Nino develops.
La Nina influence is noted in overall below-average January precipitation.
Plains dryness brings a comparison to the harsh 2002 drought year.
Record cold in northern Mexico helps to delay the possible arrival of New World screwworm in the southern U.S.
Lower Mississippi tributaries saw notable drying from early winter warmth.
Summer 2025 brought mostly favorable rainfall and limited stressful heat to primary central U.S. crop areas.
La Nina influence led to Southern Plains December precipitation deficits of 75% to over 90%.
Brazil's coffee production is trying to recover from drought damage in 2024.
Significant losses in wheat, cotton and livestock occurred during the Southern Plains five-year drought.
Despite arctic cold, tar spot has adapted to survive Midwest winters.
Corn yields may drop as much as 40% by the end of this century due to climate change impact.