http://wkms.org en http://wkms.org/post/drought-holds-its-grip-growers-pivot-wheat <p>The worst U.S. drought in decades is showing little signs of easing as farmers close out their corn harvests and pivot toward growing winter wheat that's also now struggling in the dry conditions.&nbsp; The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor update released today shows that more than roughly 62 percent of the land in the lower 48 states is experiencing some degree of drought.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:57:42 +0000 Todd Hatton and The Associated Press 23715 at http://wkms.org Drought holds its grip as growers pivot to wheat