drought

DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge didn’t see as many waterfowl fly through this year, but the dry conditions that are to blame could actually benefit birds in the future.

Drought has affected several pumpkin-producing states, including Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. But rain arrived at the right time to produce a bumper crop in parts of the Midwest.

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Hot and dry weather across the Midwest is creating a ripe situation for wildfires, especially as farmers head into the fields for harvest.

An Iowan and a University of Iowa student share their personal accounts of the deadly Maui wildfires that occurred this August.

Guests discuss stories and headlines from the week, including a college health assessment that showed a rise in vaping, the impacts of Iowa's severe drought and more.

Dryness in the Great Plains began spreading east this year, affecting much of the Midwest and endangering crops, livestock and river shipping. Recent rains have been a god-send, but will it be enough to loosen the years-long drought?

Dry weather, high temperatures and a lack of rainfall across parts of the Midwest and Great Plains have caused a spike in water demand from city residents. In response, some cities are implementing conservation measures to keep their water supplies from drying up.

We talk with Mark Licht from ISU Extension about the latest crop conditions

Flash droughts come on quickly and can wilt crops and waterways faster than long-term droughts. New research finds the dangerous dry spells will become more common in the future.