Drought

[coastie]

Here is an interesting site to monitor the drought we are experiencing.

http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/

 

[Redstone1]

I hope it eases for the agricultural states. As for Ma..I hope it stays dry as a bone.

 

[Gibbs]

Thanks, coastie.

Price of fuel and (corn-fed) food will sure be going up.

 

[Archilochus]

I hope it eases for the agricultural states. As for Ma..I hope it stays dry as a bone.

There actually ARE some people left in Mass who are involved in agricultural enterprises.

 

[chiefsaj]

not to mention, depend on wells....

 

[coastie]

Article about rising food prices due to drought:

http://money.cnn.com/2012/08/09/news/economy/food-prices-index/index.htm?iid=HP_LN&hpt=hp_t3

 

[mbaz73]

Not to mention the repercussions for around the world as well. The U.S. is a major food exporter and the high prices could have devastating effects for some countries.