ST. LOUIS (AP) — The latest U.S. drought map shows that excessively parched conditions continue to worsen in the Plains states that are key producers of corn and soybean crops.
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The drought that’s drying up the Heartland isn’t just an American problem. It’s causing food prices to surge worldwide.
Food prices jumped 6% in July, after three months of declines, according to the United Nations’ monthly Food Price Index released Thursday. The [...]
