ISciencesSep 29, 2023

All 4 #CropWatch producers in #Iowa and #Illinois have reduced yield expectations for #soybean #crops as a result of frequent unfavorable #dry #weather conditions. The region’s latest dry spell began in mid-August and has pushed the U.S. #CornBelt crops toward maturity too quickly, preventing maximum yields. Read more: https://www.isciences.com/blog/2023/09/27/united-states-deficits-intensify-in-southern-northern-states

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United States: Deficits intensify in southern, northern states — ISCIENCES

The forecast anticipates surpluses in western states will linger but lessen in intensity, with intense deficits occurring in some southern and northern states. 

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ISciencesSep 28, 2023

#France recently sent military forces to distribute #water to the department of #Mayotte, a French #archipelago off the coast of #Mozambique. The territory is facing an unprecedented #water crisis as the region experiences the most intense #drought in decades. Read more: https://www.isciences.com/blog/2023/09/26/africa-intense-water-deficits-continue-in-n-africa

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Africa: Intense water deficits continue in N Africa — ISCIENCES

The forecast anticipates widespread exceptional deficits across much of northern Africa, with some similarly intense deficits appearing in southern regions of the continent. Areas of surplus are expected in southeastern countries. 

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ISciencesSep 28, 2023

As high #temperatures and destructive #drought continues across #France, tensions have risen over the use of artificial #reservoirs for #irrigation. Some #farmers use these #reservoirs to combat #water shortages, but others argue that it only accelerates the depletion of #groundwater for comparatively few producers. Read more: https://www.isciences.com/blog/2023/09/27/europe-deficits-intensify-in-eastern-europe

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Europe: Deficits intensify in Eastern Europe — ISCIENCES

The 12-month forecast ending in May 2024 anticipates that while many regions of European countries will observe near-normal conditions, much of eastern European countries can expect deficits ranging from moderate to extreme intensity. Small areas of surplus are also expected to occur in southern and

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ISciencesMay 2, 2023

Newly released satellite images show widespread #drought and shrinking #lakes throughout much of #Europe. In #Spain, the Sau #reservoir in the #Catalonia region reached such low levels that Catalan authorities announced they would begin the process of completely draining the #reservoir. Read more: https://www.isciences.com/blog/2023/04/21/europe-widespread-deficits-persist-in-continental-europe

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Europe: Widespread deficits persist in Continental Europe — ISCIENCES

The 12-month forecast indicates widespread anomalies throughout Continental Europe, with some anomalies appearing in noncontiguous countries. 

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