2012 Midwest Drought in the United States.

The article provides insights into the severity of the 2012 U.S. Midwest drought and its impacts over the region utilizing existing and new techniques. Agricultural activities across the U.S. are said to be severely impacted by the drought in 2012, particularly corn and soybean crops. An overview of the potential causes of the drought and its impact is provided. The U.S. drought monitor classification scheme is also described.