It is estimated that about 20-40% has experienced degradation in the last several decades, including 70% of freshwater use. To put things into further context, in 1960, arable land worldwide (per capita) was 0.42. It is thought this will be reduced to 0.19 in 2050.

Excessive drying of the upper soil profile is conducive for the development of what some of us affectionately call the "rootless corn" or "floppy corn" syndrome.

Water availability is the most common yield-limiting factor in corn production.

Things definitely change at the 100th meridian. The question now seems to be if that dividing line is slowly moving east.

Aaron Phillips, regional manager at 360 Yield Center, describes the features and benefits of one of the company's newest products, 360 RAIN, at the 2023 National Farm Machinery Show.