Heat, Drought Taking Toll On Missouri Crops

CREATED Jul. 3, 2012

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  COLUMBIA,  Mo.  (AP) -  High heat and a lack of rain have taken a big toll on Missouri corn and soybean crops,  with nearly half of both reported in poor to very poor condition.  The National Agricultural Statistics Service also says 97 percent of the state's topsoil is either very short or short on moisture, with only 3 percent adequate.