Ranchers, Farmers Struggle in Severe Drought
Searing temperatures, drought in key U.S. farming states worst in decades.
Severe Drought Threatens U.S.
Drought-damaged corn is seen in a field near Nickerson, Neb., Aug. 16, 2012. Dry conditions have worsened in key farming states as the worst U.S. drought in decades continues, the Associated Press reports. Farmers and ranchers have had to sell off animals to make up losses, which could drive up the price of meat. (Nati Harnik/AP Photo)
