Drought worsens in Plains, despite cooler weather

Friday, August 24, 2012

ST. LOUIS -- While other corn growers already have knocked down their drought-ravaged crops to feed them to livestock, Nebraska farmer Doug Nelson still waits for his maize to mature, well aware it won't be a banner year.

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