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Farmers struggle as historic draught diminishes crop yields

Business, Economics and Jobs

More than half of the United States is in one of the worst droughts to hit America in recorded history. Farmers are among those who have suffered the most so far. But fewer crops means higher food prices for all Americans in the months ahead.

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