Climatologist: Winter weather patterns are not enough to relieve Eastern Corn Belt drought

The associate director of the Midwestern Regional Climate Center says drought could continue to be a challenge for farmers heading into 2026.  Melissa Widhalm says despite recent winter weather patterns, much of the Eastern Corn Belt continues to face moderate to extreme drought conditions. “We’re down about 6 to 8 inches below normal,” she says. “That’s even […]

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