An agronomist is concerned about nutrient deficiencies as drought conditions worsen in some parts of the Corn Belt.

Mercedes Gearhart with AdvanSix says symptoms are apparent on corn and soybean plants.

“Drought is never a good thing because most nutrients are taken up by (water), that means they have to dissolve in the water (so) the plant can absorb them. So when we have a drought we start having issues.”

She tells Brownfield signs of drought stress are easy to identify.

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