Two thirds of the continental US is now covered by the intensifying drought, which has only been a few months long. Normally it takes years of drought to reach this stage of drought.
Several US states have now reached the worst level of drought possible, on the US Drought Monitor's charts. Practically everywhere between Ohio in the east and California in the west is in a drought situation.
Crops throughout the effected areas are dying, which will lead to a very noticeable increase in costs for most grain products. Dairy, poultry, and meat products will also see increases, due to the increased costs that the farmers and ranchers will have to pay for feed.
Some also fear that the drought could lead to food shortages. They point out examples where the US government has paid farmers to destroy their own crops, instead of selling them.
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