Severe Spring Drought Threatens U.S. Wheat Crops
A worsening spring drought is significantly impacting agricultural regions across the United States, with wheat farmers in Kansas and vegetable growers in Georgia among the hardest hit. According to a report by Time, over 60% of the contiguous U.S. experienced moderate drought or worse last month, with the Southeast seeing exceptional drought conditions in nearly 99.81% of the region. Farmers are facing reduced yields and increased costs, exacerbated by global factors such as rising fertilizer prices linked to the ongoing conflict in Iran. In Kansas, prolonged dry weather has led to the abandonment of hard red winter wheat acres, while Oklahoma's winter wheat crop is also under severe stress. The USDA has forecasted that this year’s wheat acreage will be the lowest since 1919, raising concerns about food supply and economic stability in affected areas. 
