An atmospheric scientist says the dry conditions are starting to lower the good to excellent crop condition ratings in USDA’s weekly reports.
The most recent U.S. Drought Monitor says 89% of Midwestern states are experiencing dryness and more than half of High Plains states are dry.
Aaron Wilson with the Ohio State University says corn, soybeans and winter wheat conditions vary in different parts of the country, but winter wheat is taking the biggest yield hit so far.
Dry conditions start to weigh on crop conditions
