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Recent rains bring major drought relief to Missouri

Jun 3, 2024
Jun 3, 2024

Drought-damaged corn crops in parts of Missouri were baled for feed in 2018.
Photo courtesy Linda Geist/University of Missouri Extension

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Most of Missouri has transitioned out of drought conditions for now, said University of Missouri Extension state climatologist Zack Leasor.

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