Some Minnesota farmers feel pressure of dry spell as drought deepens

The Brief

  • Nearly half of Minnesota is in a severe drought.
  • Some farmers are feeling the heat as the drought deepens.

HUGO, Minn. (FOX 9) Much of Minnesota is experiencing a drought. Nearly half of the state is in a severe drought.

As unfavorable conditions deepen across the state, some farmers are feeling the strain of the dry spell.

Dry spell toll

By the numbers:

According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor update, 30% of Minnesota is in moderate drought with 44% in severe drought.

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