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gamechanger2011 Champion Author Wichita Posts:1,534 Points:54,340 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 11:10:34 AM Ignore gamechanger2011 Report Abuse "More than half of the country was under moderate to extreme drought in June, the largest area of the contiguous United States affected by such dryness in nearly 60 years. Nearly 1,300 counties across 29 states have been declared federal disaster areas. Areas under moderate to extreme drought in June of each year are shown in orange below."Drought's Footprint

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"More than half of the country was under moderate to extreme drought in June, the largest area of the contiguous United States affected by such dryness in nearly 60 years. Nearly 1,300 counties across 29 states have been declared federal disaster areas. Areas under moderate to extreme drought in June of each year are shown in orange below."Drought's Footprint

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terfar77 Champion Author Buffalo Posts:1,346 Points:650,330 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2012 5:24:40 AM Ignore terfar77 Report Abuse 1
goldseeker Champion Author West Virginia Posts:19,545 Points:2,718,815 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2012 9:21:18 PM Ignore goldseeker Report Abuse Issac will bring relief to several states, but it is too late for many of this years crops.
goldseeker Champion Author West Virginia Posts:19,545 Points:2,718,815 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2012 9:21:18 PM Ignore goldseeker Report Abuse Issac will bring relief to several states, but it is too late for many of this years crops.
reb4 Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,103 Points:1,821,900 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 5:33:05 AM Ignore reb4 Report Abuse But Corn yield estimates are way down in Ohio... "In Ohio, corn yields have been estimated at 110.5 bushels per acre, sharply below the USDA's figure of 126.0."
goldseeker Champion Author West Virginia Posts:19,545 Points:2,718,815 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 12:23:37 AM Ignore goldseeker Report Abuse I see that the USDA has removed Ohio from the drought monitor watch. Apparently they have been getting some rain there now. Probably too late to improve corn for this year. Beans may be getting a little better.
goldseeker Champion Author West Virginia Posts:19,545 Points:2,718,815 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 12:23:37 AM Ignore goldseeker Report Abuse I see that the USDA has removed Ohio from the drought monitor watch. Apparently they have been getting some rain there now. Probably too late to improve corn for this year. Beans may be getting a little better.
reb4 Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,103 Points:1,821,900 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2012 6:41:30 AM Ignore reb4 Report Abuse WRAPUP 1-U.S. drought crop damage worsens, ethanol waiver urged This is an election year, the President will wait and see, and make sure on a daily basis what the polls say... :-0
reb4 Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,103 Points:1,821,900 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 10, 2012 5:35:30 AM Ignore reb4 Report Abuse Actually, in Chicago area prices have spiked due to disruptions of capacity at refiniries. Also a disruption in supply due to a pipeline. In addition there was a large fire in California knocking out production in California. This drives up prices....
CORNHICK All-Star Author Omaha Posts:597 Points:270,505 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 9:34:45 PM Ignore CORNHICK Report Abuse it is due to because of all the synthetic pesticides that are taking a toll on the environment and the corn fields. Corn has had enough of those insane pesticides stop commercial production of ethanol. We need a more modern engine.
Shockjock1961 Champion Author Illinois Posts:20,113 Points:2,184,185 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 9:05:05 PM Ignore Shockjock1961 Report Abuse "they are going up because of the looming catastrophe from our oil sources in the middle east!' For someone who claims they make a living from selling gasoline, you sure don't know much about how it's priced...
gamechanger2011 Champion Author Wichita Posts:1,534 Points:54,340 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2012 9:04:11 AM Ignore gamechanger2011 Report Abuse me2me2....gas prices aren't going up because of the drought....they are going up because of the looming catastrophe from our oil sources in the middle east!
me2me2 Sophomore Author Illinois Posts:223 Points:293,645 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2012 9:02:53 AM Ignore me2me2 Report Abuse So we produce less corn because of the drought; feed for livestock and a source of ethanol. At what point do we select food or fuel? Less ethanol available, gas prices go up. Less food for the livestock, less food for humans.
WEPSMAN Champion Author South Dakota Posts:10,513 Points:2,023,925 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 2:11:19 PM Ignore WEPSMAN Report Abuse I think I know what your point is, but, what is your point?
Shockjock1961 Champion Author Illinois Posts:20,113 Points:2,184,185 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 1, 2012 5:58:02 AM Ignore Shockjock1961 Report Abuse I didn't know this was the Ag report category...
Banjoe Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:4,241 Points:614,055 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 11:07:59 AM Ignore Banjoe Report Abuse thanks for this Gamechanger2011. Fascinating maps. Wish Canada was included but these still show dramatic changes.
chemist74 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:13,510 Points:2,395,980 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2012 10:17:14 AM Ignore chemist74 Report Abuse And your point is?