A new study published in Nature suggests that wheat crops are threatened by an unprecedented drought. As the climate changes, farmers in the U.S. and around the world are facing an unprecedented risk of drought. The study found that, during the past decade, drought has increased in some of the world’s biggest wheat-producing regions, including the U.S. and northern China. The researchers predict that the drought could have a major impact on crop production in the near future. Wheat is a major staple crop, fed to humans and animals alike, and the study warns that the drought could lead to food shortages and price increases. The authors of the study call for urgent action to help farmers and communities most at risk from this drought. It is essential that governments and private companies work together to create strategies to mitigate the potential impacts of the drought and ensure food security for all.

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source: Phys.org