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Most of Missouri and the Midwest are in drought. And there’s no simple way to get out of it

The lack of moisture has far-reaching implications, including on agricultural production and water levels on the country's largest rivers, like the Mississippi and the Missouri.
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Drought hits the Midwest, threatening crops and the world’s food supply

As California and much of the Western United States ease out of drought conditions after a spectacularly wet winter, the Midwest has fallen victim to a dry, hot spell that could have devastating consequences for the world’s food supply.

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