Drought in Illinois can lead to higher food prices
Illinois has experienced the second driest drought since 1951, which raises serious concerns for Illinois farmers.
Widespread Drought Across US Stoking Fears That 2012’s Devastation Will Repeat
Despite a wet February in our part of Illinois, it’s been a dry winter for most of the U.S. That’s raising concerns about a repeat of 2012’s drought, the worst since the Dust Bowl that cost farmers, ranchers and governments $30 billion.