WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD-TV) — Recent rainfall has brought some relief to dry areas of the country, but topsoil moisture remains a concern.
USDA says 38% of the nation’s topsoil was rated short to very short at the beginning of the month, continuing a pattern of dry conditions since late summer.
Rainfall has helped improve conditions in the Desert Southwest, though parts of the Mid-South are still experiencing drought.
Arkansas is among the hardest hit, with 95% of its agricultural land reporting short to very short topsoil moisture.
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