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Drought Monitor 6/20

The University of Nebraska's latest Drought Monitor reveals a significant increase in abnormally dry areas in states like Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana. Iowa experienced a sharp rise in abnormally dry conditions from 16.35% to 30.83%, indicating a substantial spread of dryness. Similarly, Illinois and Indiana saw increases in abnormally dry areas, with Illinois rising from 14.21% to 43.90% and Indiana from 0.0% to 74.16%. Regionally, in the Midwest, drought conditions have worsened overall, with the percentage of the area experiencing drought conditions increasing from 5.82% to 22.40%.

  • Drought Monitor 6/20
  • Drought Monitor 6/20

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Here in southwest Michigan we get basically the perfect amount of rain every year. My alfalfa hay field has no irrigation and neither does my neighbor. We get 3 or 4 cuttings every year with just average soil and the good rains we get!

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