As of early April, 60% of the Lower 48 U.S. states are experiencing drought conditions, threatening key crops like sugarcane, rice, and wheat. The U.S. cattle herd is at its lowest level since the 1950s, with potential reductions leading to record-high beef prices. Water-use cutbacks for agriculture are being discussed in areas like Washington's Yakima Basin and along the Colorado River.
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