The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)

Helene was the No. 1 weather story

Thunderstorm over open fields (Photo: AI generated image)

Francine slows harvest, impacts quality for Arkansas crops

Regina Bird

Dry weather in the forecast for southern Plains

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A closer look at the tougher economic times ahead

(Journal stock photo.)

Hurry up and wait

The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)

Hurricanes produced downpours along coasts

The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. (Map courtesy of NDMC.)

Sharp difference in temps noted throughout country

Drought stressed cornstalks

USDA to offer aid to drought-impacted ag  producers in Kansas