Soybeans spike due to weather worries The worst U.S. Midwest drought since 2012 expanded over the past week despite mild temperatures as a lack of rain across the heart of the American farm belt threatened newly seeded crops.
Below-average rainfall and high winds also exacerbated drought conditions in many regions.
In the early growing stage of the crops, drought can be compensated by more rain in the later stages.
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