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flag Droughts and floods are disrupting U.S. agricultural trade, cutting exports and food output, a study finds.

flag Extreme weather like droughts and floods is disrupting U.S. agricultural trade between states, reducing exports and affecting food manufacturing, according to a University of Illinois study. flag Droughts in key states such as Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska cut exports by 0.5% to 0.7% per 1% rise in severity, lowering food output by 0.04%. flag The 2012 Midwest drought caused price spikes and forced import shifts. flag While the national food system remains resilient, climate change increases risks, highlighting the need for better infrastructure, planning, and coordination. flag A free tool now helps map domestic food supply chains at the county level.

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