* Drought worrisome for 2013 U.S. crops * Plains wheat most affected * Cold snap confined to areas away from wheat belt ...

By Carey Gillam Dec 13 (Reuters) - Drought continued to expand through many key farming states within the central United States in the past wee...

From Climate Central's Andrew Freedman: The tenacious U.S. drought that continues to hamper American agricultural output and put water supplies and...

By Carey GillamOct 18 (Reuters) - Drought retreated across many areas of the United States over the last week as storm systems pushed through parche...

From Climate Central's Michael D. Lemonick: Despite a series of low-pressure systems that brought rain to the northern Great Plains, the Midwest, t...

* Heavy rains seen for weekend through next week * Wet weather to slow corn and soybean harvest * Showers also seen for ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The drought is costing Arkansas ranchers an estimated $128 million, according to a study from agriculture officials release...

Our national water challenges are part of a broader set of global water problems. Basic water services, including safe and affordable drinking water and sanitation, are still unavailable for between two and three billion people around the world.

* Hog producers hit hard by high feed costs * Worst drought in 56 years behind rally in grains * Canada hog producers hi...

From Climate Central's Andrew Freedman: The severe drought across much of the U.S. proved stubborn once again during the past week as nearly four-f...

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Carol DeVaughan assumed her suburban St. Louis home was simply settling when cracks appeared in the walls. When she noticed huge ga...

* Cooler, wetter weather eases drought in Midwest * Midwest to get more rain from Isaac over next 5 days * High Plains mostly dry, drought w...

ST. LOUIS (AP) — While other corn growers already have knocked down their drought-ravaged crops to feed them to livestock, Nebraska farmer Doug Nels...

GENEVA (AP) — The world urgently need to adopt drought-management policies as farmers from Africa to India struggle with lack of rainfall and the Un...

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Double R Horse Rescue looks different in drought: There's little but stubble in the pastures and a chain and padlock on the...

By Jane J. Lee, LiveScience Contributor: Australian scientists have confirmed a disturbing association — the longer a drought drags on, the highe...

* W.Canada canola wheat, canola crops seen larger * Corn prices hit record after USDA cuts harvest view ...

Six weeks ago, there was hardly a mention of drought in the Midwest. Four weeks ago, after record heat scorched crops, weather experts were talking about the worst drought in 24 years. Now, they're talking about the worst drought in over 50 years.

* Modest rainfall in Midwest provides some relief * Return to heat and dryness next week in central/southwest * Markets ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Ethanol plants are voluntarily slowing production as corn prices climb and supplies tighten amid a widespread drought that h...