Drought persistent in heartland, latest map shows

  • By Curtis Riganti, National Drought Mitigation Center

Illinois study reveals genetic secrets of America’s favorite snack

  • By Lauren Quinn University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Tar spot of corn confirmed in June in Missouri–the earliest ever

Drought footprint still found in 3 High Plains states

Widespread rain has helped ease drought footprint

New genes may make corn yields more efficient

Rain helping to ease drought

  • By Lindsay Johnson, National Drought Mitigation Center

Progress made in High Plains’ drought