Nebraska’s agricultural heartland is reeling as the USDA expands its drought disaster declaration to 13 more counties, bringing the total to 86 out of 93—nearly every corner of the state. Counties like Banner, Box Butte, and Scotts Bluff, already battered last year, face another brutal season. With 75% of counties in severe drought and over 60% in extreme or exceptional conditions, farmers are desperate for relief. These declarations aim to unlock critical resources, but the broader message is clear: climate volatility is reshaping food systems and livelihoods—with no easy fixes in sight.
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