State Sees Latest Drought Reports with “Guarded Optimism”

(MISSOURINET) – Drought is affecting portions of all corners of the state, especially Missouri’s farmlands.

The latest meeting of the state’s drought assessment committee was held Friday in Jefferson City.

Jennifer (HOG-at) Hoggatt, deputy director of the Missouri Geological Survey says drought conditions have already hit our state’s farmers.

She says the monitor will focus on conditions into the fall and winter.