Drought has major impact on North America

The area in the U.S. suffering from record drought increased slightly over the past week.

In a report by CBC News, the record breaking heat and drought continues in the Southern and central United States.

The drought is very sporatic in Canada though. Southwest Manitoba and the area west of Ottawa have been unseasonably dry.

The impact on agriculture and food varies from the drought. What crops have increased in prices and Livestock have been impacted. However, rice and cotton seem to be in excellent condition.

The eastern half of the U.S. midwest did get some relief from the dry conditions. Another week of rain has led to steadily improving conditions.

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