Midwestern drought expected to linger

The lingering drought continues to cause challenges for some Midwestern farmers. “Most years well have some springs running or tile outlets where we can get water in winter, but this year we’ve been hauling water for the last three of four months.” David Wessel raises cattle and row crops in Cass County, Illinois. “We’re gonna […]

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