Wetter spring brings relief to Missouri farmers, but the effects of drought linger

Wetter spring brings relief to Missouri farmers, but the effects of drought linger

Most of Missouri is now drought-free after a wetter-than-normal start to spring, but local farmers can still see the remnants of recent dry years. "We have a few structures that are still very low compared to where they were historically, like five years ago," says Andy Clay, referring to the reservoirs on his farm in northern Moniteau County. He can still see the water line from when ponds were filled years ago. Andy is the Vice President of th…