"Many parts of the country remain vulnerable to new starts." Drought-ridden area endures consequences of severe conditions: 'This is the fire year, not just the fire season' first appeared on The Cool ...

(Des Moines) -- Recent rains have washed out nearly all abnormally dry conditions in Iowa.

The latest drought monitor update from the USDA (US Department of Agriculture), NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

Cumulatively the drought map is showing signs of less stress in Plains each week, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.