Drought Engulfs 60% Of U.S. As Farmers Begin Spring Planting
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Source: Zero Hedge
Published: 2026-04-17 11:20 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Weather, Food & Agriculture, Environment & Climate
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A massive drought has emerged across large swaths of the US agricultural belt, threatening crops and livestock and eventually affecting food prices, at a time when fertilizer and diesel costs are soaring. As of early April, 60% of the Lower 48 is in drought as the Northern Hemisphere growing season begins and farmers begin plantings, according to NOAA.
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